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- pronunciation:
poInt
- features:
- Word Parts
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
appoints, appointing, appointed |
definition 1: |
to name to a particular office or duty.
The President appointed a new ambassador to the United Nations.- synonyms:
- assign, designate, name, nominate
- antonyms:
- remove
- similar words:
- authorize, commission, constitute, delegate, install, invest, ordain
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definition 2: |
to set or decide on.
Let's appoint a regular meeting time.- synonyms:
- determine, set
- similar words:
- establish, settle
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related words: |
allot, appropriate, cast, furnish, nominate, post, station, stock |
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