 appoint |
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| 1. | [ verb ] charge with a task or function | |
| Synonyms: | name constitute nominate | |
| Examples: | "appoint someone president" "nominate a committee" |
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| Related terms: | establish pack co-opt co-opt nomination appointee | |
| 2. | [ verb ] assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to | |
| Synonyms: | charge | |
| Examples: | "He was appointed deputy manager" "She was charged with supervising the creation of a concordance" |
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| Related terms: | delegate name empower dub accredit create depute appointee appointee charge commission | |
| 3. | [ verb ] furnish | |
| Examples: | "a beautifully appointed house" |
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| Related terms: | equip | |
| Similar spelling: |
appointee appointed appointive Aponte |
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