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verb (used with object)
1.
to name or assign to a position, an office, or the like; designate: to appoint a new treasurer; to appoint a judge to the bench.
2.
to determine by authority or agreement; fix; set: to appoint a time for the meeting.
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Law. to designate (a person) to take the benefit of an estate created by a deed or will.
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to provide with what is necessary; equip; furnish: They appointed the house with all the latest devices.
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EXPANDArchaic. to order or establish by decree or command; ordain; constitute: laws appointed by God.
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COLLAPSEObsolete. to point at by way of censure.
verb (used without object)
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Obsolete. to ordain; resolve; determine.
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Appoints
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
Origin:
1325–75; Middle English apointen < Middle French apointer, equivalent to a- a-5 + pointer to point
1325–75; Middle English apointen < Middle French apointer, equivalent to a- a-5 + pointer to point
Related forms
ap·point·a·ble, adjective
ap·point·er, noun
mis·ap·point, verb (used with object)
re·ap·point, verb (used with object)
un·ap·point·a·ble, adjective
Synonyms
1. choose, select. 2. prescribe, establish.
1. choose, select. 2. prescribe, establish.
Antonyms
1. dismiss, discharge.
1. dismiss, discharge.
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