Word Meaning

appoint definition and meaning

v. t. To fix with power or firmness; to establish; to mark out.
v. t. To fix by a decree, order, command, resolve, decision, or mutual agreement; to constitute; to ordain; to prescribe; to fix the time and place of.
v. t. To assign, designate, or set apart by authority.
v. t. To furnish in all points; to provide with everything necessary by way of equipment; to equip; to fit out.
v. t. To point at by way, or for the purpose, of censure or commendation; to arraign.
v. t. To direct, designate, or limit; to make or direct a new disposition of, by virtue of a power contained in a conveyance; -- said of an estate already conveyed.
v. i. To ordain; to determine; to arrange.

Crossword clues for appoint

- Assign to a position
- Assign to a role
- Choose
- Indicates or designates
- Nominate to an official position