What is the meaning of appoint?

Create and charge with a task or function.
- usage: "nominate a committee"
- synonyms: name, nominate, constitute
Assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to.
- usage: "He was appointed deputy manager"; "She was charged with supervising the creation of a concordance"
- synonyms: charge
Furnish.
- usage: "a beautifully appointed house"

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