Appoint
Verb
UK
/əˈpɔɪnt/
US
/əˈpɔɪnt/
Definition
To choose someone for a job or official position.
Example
"They appointed him as the team leader after seeing his great work."
"The school appointed a new teacher to lead the science club this year."
"He was appointed to the role of project manager after months of hard work."
Explanation
Appoint means to choose someone for a job or position. For example, a company can appoint a new manager, or a school can appoint a class monitor. It usually means giving someone responsibility to do something important or lead others. The person is trusted to take care of tasks or make decisions.