Definition
to appoint: to assign, to designate, to elect, to nominate, to decide
Susie was appointed director of marketing just a few years ago when the boss decided that she was the best candidate for the job.
(at the) appointed (time): (at the time) previously agreed
- "I'm worried that some of the staff might resent the fact that Bruno appointed me."
- "Zhi Zhi Wang died of "natural causes" (according to the police report) in 1992, without appointing a successor to the Wang fortune."
- "Susie : Bruno appointed me interim CEO, Philip."
- "As you know, we honor distinguished "Noses" from around the world, and appoint a "Nose Genius" each year."
- "Meet me at the designated spot at the appointed time and place."
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