English · Word Candidate

appoint

/əˈpɔɪnt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: appoints · appointing

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To set, fix or determine (a time or place for something such as a meeting, or the meeting itself) by authority or agreement.

Verb

Examples

His Royal Highness called to pay his respects to her Majesty; but, from the unexpected nature of his visit, her Majesty was not in a state then to receive him; but soon after sent a letter to Prince Leopold, to appoint one o'clock this day for an interview.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To name (someone to a post or role).

Verb

Examples

Aaron and his shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “appoint” mean?

To set, fix or determine (a time or place for something such as a meeting, or the meeting itself) by authority or agreement.

Is “appoint” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.