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appoint

intermediateB1

/əˈpɔɪnt/ · ap-point

To assign a job or role to someone.

Meanings

verbformal

To assign a job or role to someone.

کسی کو کام یا کردار تفویض کرنا۔

نمائندگی کرنا

numayindagi karna

Formal: مقرر کرنا

Synonyms

assigndesignateallocateتفویض کرنامقرر کرناعہدہ دینا

Antonyms

dismissremoverevokeبرطرف کرناختم کرناواپس لینا

Common Collocations

  • appoint a manager
  • appoint to a position
  • appoint a committee

Example Sentences

The board decided to appoint a new CEO.

بورڈ نے نیا سی ای او مقرر کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Board ne naya CEO muqarrar karne ka faisla kiya.

She was appointed as the head of the department.

اس کی تعیناتی محکمے کے سربراہ کے طور پر کی گئی۔

Us ki taayunati mahkame ke sarbarah ke tor par ki gayi.

They have appointed a committee to investigate the matter.

انہوں نے اس معاملے کی تحقیقات کے لیے ایک کمیٹی مقرر کی ہے۔

Unhon ne is maamlay ki tahqiqat ke liye aik committee muqarrar ki hai.

Easily Confused With

appoint vs. appointing:Appoint is the base form, while appointing is the present participle used for continuous actions.

Word Family

appointment
nounمقرر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

To remember 'appoint', think of 'punctuality' in assigning tasks.

Imagine a boss pointing to a calendar, indicating when roles need to be filled.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "apointer" — to set, place

First known use: 14th century

The word 'appoint' originated from the Old French word 'apointer' which means to set or place something in position. It has evolved in the English language to encompass various contexts of assigning roles or responsibilities.