Appoint meaning

What does “appoint” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“appoint” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: create and charge with a task or function.

appoint

verb

  1. create and charge with a task or function

    “nominate a committee”

  2. assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to

    “He was appointed deputy manager”

    “She was charged with supervising the creation of a concordance”

    Synonymscharge
  3. furnish

    “a beautifully appointed house”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University