01 v. t. To fix with power or firmness; to establish; to mark out.
imp. & p. p.
Appointed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Appointing
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To fix with power or firmness; to establish; to mark out.“When he appointed the foundations of the earth.” — Prov. viii. 29.
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To fix by a decree, order, command, resolve, decision, or mutual agreement; to constitute; to ordain; to prescribe; to fix the time and place of.“Thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint.” — 2 Sam. xv. 15.“He hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness.” — Acts xvii. 31.“Say that the emperor request a parley . . . and appoint the meeting.” — Shak.
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To assign, designate, or set apart by authority.“Aaron and his shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service.” — Num. iv. 19.“These were cities appointed for all the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them.” — Josh. xx. 9.
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To furnish in all points; to provide with everything necessary by way of equipment; to equip; to fit out.“The English, being well appointed, did so entertain them that their ships departed terribly torn.” — Hayward.
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To point at by way, or for the purpose, of censure or commendation; to arraign.[Obs.]“Appoint not heavenly disposition.” — Milton.
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To direct, designate, or limit; to make or direct a new disposition of, by virtue of a power contained in a conveyance; -- said of an estate already conveyed.(Law)
Phrases & compounds
To appoint one's self —
to resolve.