verb
appoint
Provide a place with suitable furnishings or equipment.
The owner appoints the guest room with simple furniture.
Etymology
The older verb includes arranging or putting things in order. To appoint a room in this sense is to fit it out with the things needed for its use.
More examples
- The suite was beautifully appointed.
- They are appointing the new offices.
- She appointed the room with care.
Forms
appoint · appoints · appointed · appointing
Similar words
- furnish
- The ordinary term for equipping a room.
- outfit
- Equips for a purpose, not necessarily with interior furnishings.