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- pronunciation:
poInt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
appoints, appointing, appointed |
| definition 1: |
to name to a particular office or function; designate.
The President appointed a new ambassador to the United Nations.The sheriff appointed a deputy to look into the recent break-ins.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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The broadcasting service appointed him news director.[verb + smby/smth + noun/adj
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- synonyms:
- assign, designate, name, nominate
- antonyms:
- remove
- similar words:
- authorize, commission, constitute, delegate, deputize, install, invest, make, ordain
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| definition 2: |
to set, fix, or determine by agreement or authority.
Let's appoint a regular meeting time.- synonyms:
- determine, fix, set
- similar words:
- establish, settle
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| related words: |
activate, allot, appropriate, cast, furnish, nominate, post, specify, station, stock |
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