appoint (v.)

  1. create and charge with a task or function; nominate a committee

    [ Syn: name , nominate , constitute ]

  2. assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to; He was appointed deputy manager; She was charged with supervising the creation of a concordance

    [ Syn: charge ]

  3. furnish; a beautifully appointed house'

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