self-appoint
|self/ap/point|
C1
/sɛlf əˈpɔɪnt/
self-assignment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-appoint' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'oneself,' and 'appoint,' meaning 'to assign a role or position.'
Historical Evolution
'Self-appoint' evolved from the Middle English word 'appointen,' which meant 'to fix or set.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to assign oneself a role,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to appoint oneself to a position or role without the agreement or consent of others.
He decided to self-appoint as the leader of the group.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45