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'appoint' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'appoint' with 19 example sentences.


appoint verb

: create and charge with a task or function

: assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to

: furnish


  • The prime minister appoints the members of his cabinet.
  • We appointed him as our representative.
  • The government appointed a committee to investigate the accident.
  • At the appointed hour, the lovers met.
  • They appointed Mr. White as manager.
  • A special prosecutor was appointed.
  • Our visitors arrived at the appointed time.
  • Caligula appointed his horse as a priest.
  • There is no hope of his being appointed.
  • There was a heated argument as to who should be appointed chairman.
  • They appointed Miss Smith chairperson.
  • We have to appoint new members of the examining board.
  • I've been appointed to help you.
  • It was not long before he was appointed professor.
  • We're talking about who we should appoint to that position.
  • Just appoint the time and place and I'll be there.
  • The government appointed Mr Brown ambassador to Peru.
  • We must appoint a new teacher soon.
  • He appointed John to act as his deputy.
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