Appoint
verb
To choose someone for a job or duty.
The company has appointed a new CEO.
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- appoint someone
- appoint as
verb
To fix or set officially.
The judge has appointed Monday for the trial.
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- appoint a date
- appoint a time
verb
To equip or furnish, often in a formal manner.
The apartment is fully appointed with modern appliances.
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- well appointed
- fully appointed
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Formal
verb
To direct or command.
The court appoints the defendant to pay a fine.
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- appoint to do
- appoint to pay
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Formal
Legal
verb
To decree or ordain.
Providence has appointed this to happen.
Often appears as...
- appoint by god
- appoint by fate
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Literary
verb
To choose someone for a job or duty.
The company has appointed a new CEO.
Often appears as...
- appoint someone
- appoint as
verb
To fix or set officially.
The judge has appointed Monday for the trial.
Often appears as...
- appoint a date
- appoint a time
verb
To equip or furnish, often in a formal manner.
The apartment is fully appointed with modern appliances.
Often appears as...
- well appointed
- fully appointed
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To direct or command.
The court appoints the defendant to pay a fine.
Often appears as...
- appoint to do
- appoint to pay
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
verb
To decree or ordain.
Providence has appointed this to happen.
Often appears as...
- appoint by god
- appoint by fate
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Literary
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Job Positions
Used when someone is chosen for a professional role or public office.
She was appointed as the head of the department.
Pro Tip 2/2Formal Decision
Implies an official and often serious decision made by an authority.
The board will appoint a committee to investigate the issue.
Compare with
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How is power divided in...
These appointed helpers assist the President in making important decisions within their area of expertise, such as defense, the treasury, and homeland security. The executive branch also appoints government officials, commands the armed forces, and meets with leaders of other nations.
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Meet Gita, the robot...
trailed by an intelligent toolbox let's say in a kind of campus type environment cheetah is your move ability helper allowing you to do things that you used to have to do by driving now you can do them while walking and perhaps best of all once you've completed your appointed rounds
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How does the Nobel Peace...
has been interpreted as an attempt to respectfully honor the so-called missing laureate. As with the other Nobel Prizes, the Peace Prize can't be awarded posthumously. The secret selection process takes almost a year, and is carried out by the five appointed members
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Can you solve the jail...
Your timing made you and your partner the most infamous bank robbers in the west. Now, you’ll need to use that timing to help you break out of jail. At the appointed time, you’ll be walking in the yard near the electric fence. Your partner will flash you the signal,
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What to trust in a...
Some banks suffered from groupthink, where staff were too afraid to challenge management's lending decisions, contributing to the financial crisis. In a meeting, appoint someone to be devil's advocate against your pet idea. And don't just hear another viewpoint --
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Amanda Burden: How...
honestly. And when I was appointed, saving the first two sections of the High Line from demolition became my first priority and my most important project. I knew if there was a day that I didn't worry about the High Line, it would come down.
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The Hawaiian Konohiki PIPE...
protecting the ecosystem that supports it but to protect an ecosystem you need a detailed understanding of how it works there were individuals in all Hawaii who had just that they were called the Kona Liki but Kona Liki was the one appointed
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The life, legacy &...
He cultivated a movement for women’s liberation, outlawing forced marriages, polygamy and genital mutilation. He was the first African leader to appoint women to key political positions and actively recruit them to the military.
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The Y2K Scare PIPE National...
growing the president appoints a crisis management expert to prevent a y2k meltdown eight to ten percent of the population were fairly confident that this was going to be an apocalypse the president called me one night and said
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Does your vote count?...
Most people have heard of the Electoral College during presidential election years. But what exactly is the Electoral College? Simply said, it is a group of people appointed by each state
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How is power divided in...
These appointed helpers assist the President in making important decisions within their area of expertise, such as defense, the treasury, and homeland security. The executive branch also appoints government officials, commands the armed forces, and meets with leaders of other nations.
Video examples
Meet Gita, the robot...
trailed by an intelligent toolbox let's say in a kind of campus type environment cheetah is your move ability helper allowing you to do things that you used to have to do by driving now you can do them while walking and perhaps best of all once you've completed your appointed rounds
Video examples
How does the Nobel Peace...
has been interpreted as an attempt to respectfully honor the so-called missing laureate. As with the other Nobel Prizes, the Peace Prize can't be awarded posthumously. The secret selection process takes almost a year, and is carried out by the five appointed members
Video examples
Can you solve the jail...
Your timing made you and your partner the most infamous bank robbers in the west. Now, you’ll need to use that timing to help you break out of jail. At the appointed time, you’ll be walking in the yard near the electric fence. Your partner will flash you the signal,
Video examples
What to trust in a...
Some banks suffered from groupthink, where staff were too afraid to challenge management's lending decisions, contributing to the financial crisis. In a meeting, appoint someone to be devil's advocate against your pet idea. And don't just hear another viewpoint --
Video examples
Amanda Burden: How...
honestly. And when I was appointed, saving the first two sections of the High Line from demolition became my first priority and my most important project. I knew if there was a day that I didn't worry about the High Line, it would come down.
Video examples
The Hawaiian Konohiki PIPE...
protecting the ecosystem that supports it but to protect an ecosystem you need a detailed understanding of how it works there were individuals in all Hawaii who had just that they were called the Kona Liki but Kona Liki was the one appointed
Video examples
The life, legacy &...
He cultivated a movement for women’s liberation, outlawing forced marriages, polygamy and genital mutilation. He was the first African leader to appoint women to key political positions and actively recruit them to the military.
Video examples
The Y2K Scare PIPE National...
growing the president appoints a crisis management expert to prevent a y2k meltdown eight to ten percent of the population were fairly confident that this was going to be an apocalypse the president called me one night and said
Video examples
Does your vote count?...
Most people have heard of the Electoral College during presidential election years. But what exactly is the Electoral College? Simply said, it is a group of people appointed by each state
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Christine Lagarde
French Politician
I have a theory that women are generally given space and appointed to jobs when the situation is tough. I've observed that in many instances. In times of crisis, women eventually are called upon to sort out the mess, face the difficult issues and be completely focused on restoring the situation.
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Paul Biya
Cameroonian Statesman
I want to believe that those who have been appointed to accomplish this mission will be totally committed, devoting all their skills and determination to their work. I urge you to lend them your support so that, together, we can build that bright future worthy of our country.
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Vivek Murthy
American Public Servant
Surgeon generals are appointed by presidents, but our work isn't about politics. Our highest duty to to the public. Our true guide is science. Our job is to speak the truth about public health, even when it's controversial or perceived as political.
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Andrew Jackson
American President
In England the judges should have independence to protect the people against the crown. Here the judges should not be independent of the people, but be appointed for not more than seven years. The people would always re-elect the good judges.
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Mark Walport
British Scientist
I am honoured to be appointed as the first chief executive of UKRI. My ambition is to make UKRI the world's leading research and innovation public funding agency.
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Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish Politician
I was very proud, on just my second day in office, to appoint a gender-balanced cabinet - one of only three in the developed world.
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Michael T. Flynn
American General
If people want to change the law, they should vote so that we can appoint pro-life judges. I believe the law should be changed.
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Mark Esper
American Public Servant
It is an honor of a lifetime to be appointed secretary of defense and to lead the greatest military in history.
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Laurence J. Peter
Canadian Writer
Committees have become so important nowadays that subcommittees have to be appointed to do the work.
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Sarfaraz Ahmed
Pakistani Cricketer
I am honoured to be appointed Test captain.
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Christine Lagarde
French Politician
I have a theory that women are generally given space and appointed to jobs when the situation is tough. I've observed that in many instances. In times of crisis, women eventually are called upon to sort out the mess, face the difficult issues and be completely focused on restoring the situation.
Quote examples
Paul Biya
Cameroonian Statesman
I want to believe that those who have been appointed to accomplish this mission will be totally committed, devoting all their skills and determination to their work. I urge you to lend them your support so that, together, we can build that bright future worthy of our country.
Quote examples
Vivek Murthy
American Public Servant
Surgeon generals are appointed by presidents, but our work isn't about politics. Our highest duty to to the public. Our true guide is science. Our job is to speak the truth about public health, even when it's controversial or perceived as political.
Quote examples
Andrew Jackson
American President
In England the judges should have independence to protect the people against the crown. Here the judges should not be independent of the people, but be appointed for not more than seven years. The people would always re-elect the good judges.
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Mark Walport
British Scientist
I am honoured to be appointed as the first chief executive of UKRI. My ambition is to make UKRI the world's leading research and innovation public funding agency.
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Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish Politician
I was very proud, on just my second day in office, to appoint a gender-balanced cabinet - one of only three in the developed world.
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Michael T. Flynn
American General
If people want to change the law, they should vote so that we can appoint pro-life judges. I believe the law should be changed.
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Mark Esper
American Public Servant
It is an honor of a lifetime to be appointed secretary of defense and to lead the greatest military in history.
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Laurence J. Peter
Canadian Writer
Committees have become so important nowadays that subcommittees have to be appointed to do the work.
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Sarfaraz Ahmed
Pakistani Cricketer
I am honoured to be appointed Test captain.
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