verb

deck

To dress or furnish something for appearance or use.

They deck the hall with branches and flowers.

Etymology

The Dutch verb means to cover. Dressing or furnishing something extends that covering action to adding clothing, ornaments, or other visible equipment.

More examples

She decked the table for the celebration.
They have decked the room in bright fabrics.
He is decking the stage for the performance.

Forms

deck · decks · decked · decking

Similar words

decorate: Adds ornaments or pleasing features.
adorn: Makes something more attractive with added details.