a
ppoint
Third Person
appoints
Present Participle
appointing
Past Tense
appointed
Past Participle
appointed
1
to give a responsibility or job to someone
transitive
- The manager decided to appoint a new team leader to oversee the project.
- The president has the authority to appoint individuals to key positions within the organization.
- It's common for companies to appoint experienced managers to lead crucial departments.
- The president has recently appointed a new advisor to the team.
- The experienced manager appointed specific roles during a period of organizational change.
Synonyms:
2
to equip or furnish a space with the necessary or proper items
transitive
- They appointed the living room with luxurious sofas and antique decorations.
- The hotel rooms were appointed with high-end amenities for the guests' comfort.
- The restaurant was appointed with elegant table settings and fine china.
- The cabin was appointed with rustic furniture to give it a cozy, welcoming feel.
- They appointed the new meeting room with a large conference table and ergonomic chairs.