appoint
C1Frequent NGSL-2UK /əˈpɔɪnt/US /əˈpɔɪnt/
Meaning
verb
to choose somebody for a job or position of responsibility
“appoint somebody, They have appointed a new head teacher at my son's school.”
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“about 3 years ago Mr yachi appointed me to succeed him as company president of course this was a great honor but it was also a great challenge I knew this would”
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about 3 years ago Mr yachi appointed me to succeed him as company president of course this was a great honor but it was also a great challenge I knew this would
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