To appoint
Example: She appoints a new leader for the project
Definition
"To appoint" means to officially assign someone to a position or role, often involving responsibility or authority. It commonly refers to the act of designating a person for a job or task, such as when someone appoints a new leader for a project.
Etymology
The word "to appoint" comes from the Old French 'apointer,' which means to arrange or agree upon. It traces back to the Latin word 'appunctare,' meaning to bring to a point or mark. Did you know that "appoint" originally conveyed the idea of setting something precisely, like a meeting or a place?
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"To appoint" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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