appoint
Translation
to appoint, to nominate, to designate, to set
Examples
They appointed her as the new manager.
They appointed her as the new manager.
Let's appoint a time for the meeting.
Let's appoint a time for the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((as sth.)) to choose (sb.) for a job or position They appointed her as the new manager.
((sth.)) to decide on (sth.) such as a time or place Let's appoint a time for the meeting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nominate, assign, designate
Etymology
From Old French 'apointier' (to arrange), from Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'punctum' (point), literally 'to bring to a point'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'pointing' at someone to give them a job or role.