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Synonyms & Antonyms of appoint
1
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
- at the appointed hour we were in our places
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2
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
- was appointed to the council on national security
Synonyms for appoint
- assign,
- attach,
- commission,
- constitute,
- designate,
- detail,
- name,
- nominate,
- place
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The first known use of appoint was in the 14th century
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