Appoints
/əˈpɔɪnts/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of appoint, meaning to designate someone to a position or role.
The board appoints a new director every year.
Forms
- appoint
- appointed
- appointing
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Commentary
This entry covers the third-person singular usage; see 'appoint' for the full definition.
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