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present tense third-person singular of appoint
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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
Synonyms for appoints
- designates,
- fixes,
- names,
- sets
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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
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“Appoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appoints. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.
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