Meaning & use
appoint
To formally choose someone for a job, position, or responsibility.
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The board voted to appoint her as the company's new chief executive.
The mayor appointed a committee to investigate the city's budget shortfall.
A note on using this word
Appoint is typically used for formal, official selections rather than casual choices.
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