1. Create and charge with a task or function
   "appoint a committee";
   - name, nominate, constitute
    
2. Assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
   "He was appointed deputy manager";
   - charge
    
3. Furnish
   "a beautifully appointed house"

Derived forms: appointed, appointing, appoints

Type of: act, constitute, equip, establish, fit, fit out, found, institute, move, outfit, plant

Encyclopedia: Appoint