'appoint' definitions:

Definition of 'appoint'

From: WordNet
verb
Create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" [syn: appoint, name, nominate, constitute]
verb
Assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to; "He was appointed deputy manager"; "She was charged with supervising the creation of a concordance" [syn: appoint, charge]
verb
Furnish; "a beautifully appointed house"