appoint (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈpɔɪnt/
Definition
To choose someone for a particular job or position, or to give them a particular role or title.
Examples
She was appointed as the new director of the museum.
The committee will appoint a new chairperson next week.
He has been appointed to the board of trustees.
How to Use appoint
- appoint someone as (prepositional phrase)
- To officially choose someone for a particular role or position. — "They decided to appoint her as the team leader."
- appoint someone to (prepositional phrase)
- To formally select someone for a position or task. — "He was appointed to the advisory board."
- appoint a time/date (collocation)
- To decide on a specific time or date for an event or meeting. — "We need to appoint a date for the final decision."
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