1. (

• appoint ,
• name ,
• nominate ,
• constitute

) create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" ;

2. (

• appoint ,
• charge

) assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to; "He was appointed deputy manager"; "She was charged with supervising the creation of a concordance" ;

3. (

• appoint

) furnish; "a beautifully appointed house" ;