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How does the verb appoint contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of appoint are accoutre, equip, furnish, and outfit. While all these words mean "to supply one with what is needed," appoint implies provision of complete and usually elegant or elaborate equipment or furnishings.

a lavishly appointed apartment

When is it sensible to use accoutre instead of appoint?

While the synonyms accoutre and appoint are close in meaning, accoutre suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment for a special activity.

fully accoutred members of a polar expedition

In what contexts can equip take the place of appoint?

The words equip and appoint can be used in similar contexts, but equip suggests the provision of something making for efficiency in action or use.

a fully equipped kitchen

When can furnish be used instead of appoint?

While in some cases nearly identical to appoint, furnish implies the provision of any or all essentials for performing a function.

a sparsely furnished apartment

Where would outfit be a reasonable alternative to appoint?

The synonyms outfit and appoint are sometimes interchangeable, but outfit implies provision of a complete list or set of articles as for a journey, an expedition, or a special occupation.

outfitted the family for a ski trip

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of appoint Assuming he’s appointed 27th Ward alderman, Walter Burnett III will be in an even better position than his stepbrother. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025 Brunschwig was also appointed chief strategy officer of OTB. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 July 2025 The 12-member Guardian Council, half of whom are appointed by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, approved it the next day. Nabih Bulos foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025 When Herve Renard was appointed, the FFF publicly announced the aim was to at least make the semi-finals of the World Cup and Olympics but this time there has been no such proclamation. Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for appoint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appoint
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  • Tonight the castle was lit up like a movie set with klieg lights and scores of Cinecittà extras vamping as cardinals.
    Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 15 July 2025
  • Marie Nino, a professional hairstylist based in New York City, recommends Virtue Flourish’s shampoo and conditioner set for reinforcing strands without leaving them feeling coated or crunchy.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • At last month’s state Republican convention, Katie Frost chaired a nominating committee that recommended delegates reelect state Party Chairman Josh McKoon.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 July 2025
  • The full landscape of potential competitors isn’t yet clear, as candidates have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit their nominating petitions.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Barring an outright ban, which looks unlikely at this juncture, any legal action against X would take months, possibly years, to work its way through the European courts, especially if Musk chooses not to cooperate.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
  • Owners of heavy trucks can choose to only display their front license plate.
    Eleanor Nash July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • Futures market data shows that investors now assign a 93.3% probability that the Fed will keep rates unchanged at its July meeting.
    , CNBC, 14 July 2025
  • Registration ensures everyone is accounted for, prevents duplication of efforts and allows coordinators to assign tasks efficiently, Mckell said.
    Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • In addition to state-run programs like Ohio's, the federal government has now designated $4.7 billion dollars for plugging orphan wells.
    Camila Domonoske, NPR, 8 July 2025
  • Congress designates some agency functions in statute, which require a change in law to abolish, while others are created by agency chiefs and can be eliminated.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • And if brutally detaining overwhelmingly peaceful gardeners, farmhands, and construction workers who came to America to build a life constitutes an emergency, what doesn’t?
    Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
  • An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 23-year-old man from Aurora was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol at 12:50 a.m. July 3 at West 75th Street and Book Road.
    Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • The Pirates selected another pitcher to join Hernandez on the path to the big leagues.
    Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
  • Judkins was selected in the second round with the 36th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns after having played for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • Readers clearly have no problem picking favorites, with the top properties located mostly in major travel destinations like Mumbai, New Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Agra.
    Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
  • This year, the program is running twice as long and with four times the number of attractions to pick from.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 8 July 2025

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“Appoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appoint. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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