appoints
|ap-points|
/əˈpɔɪnt/
(appoint)
assign or designate
Etymology
'appoint' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'apointer', where the prefix 'a-' meant 'to' and the root was related to Latin 'punctum' meaning 'point'.
'appoint' changed from Old French 'apointer' into Middle English forms such as 'appointen' and eventually became the modern English word 'appoint'.
Initially, it meant 'to set or mark a point', but over time it evolved into its current meanings such as 'to assign someone to a role' and 'to set a time or place'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
third person singular present form of 'appoint'.
She appoints him to lead the project.
Verb 2
(of a person or body) formally assign someone to an office, position, or duty.
The committee appoints a new director every four years.
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Last updated: 2025/09/26 06:43