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appointOne entry found. Main Entry: ap·point Pronunciation: \ə-ˈpȯint\ Function: verb Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French appointer, from a- (from Latin ad-) + point point Date: 14th century transitive verb 1 a : to fix or set officially <appoint a trial date> b : to name officially <will appoint her director of the program> c archaic : arrange d : to determine the disposition of (an estate) to someone by virtue of a power of appointment synonyms see furnish
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