APPOINT', verb transitive 1. To fix; to settle; to establish; to make fast. When he appointed the foundations of the earth. Proverbs 8:29. 2. To constitute, ordain, or fix by decree, order or decision. Let Pharoah appoint officers over the land. Genesis 41:34. He hath appointed a day in which he will judge the world. Acts 17:26. 3. To allot, assign or designate. Aaron and his sons shall appoint every one to his service. Numbers 4:19. These cities were appointed for all the children of Israel. Joshua 20:2. 4. To purpose or resolve; to fix the intention. For so he had appointed. Acts 20:13. 5. To ordain, command or order. Thy servants are ready to do whatever my Lord the King shall appoint 2 Samuel 15:15. 6. To settle; to fix, name or determine by agreement; as, they appointed a time and place for the meeting.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI