appoint in German
appoint in German is berufen, benennen, ernennen — appoint means to choose someone officially for a job or role.
appoint in German
berufen
benennen
ernennen
(transitive) To name (someone to a post or role).
ausrüsten
(transitive) To furnish or equip (a place) completely; to provide with all the equipment or furnishings necessary; to fit out.
ausstatten
(transitive) To furnish or equip (a place) completely; to provide with all the equipment or furnishings necessary; to fit out.
bestimmen
(transitive, legal) To fix the disposition of (property) by designating someone to take use of (it).
festlegen
(transitive, legal) To fix the disposition of (property) by designating someone to take use of (it).
festlegen
(obsolete, transitive) To fix with power or firmness by decree or command; to ordain or establish.
festsetzen
(obsolete, transitive) To fix with power or firmness by decree or command; to ordain or establish.
What does "appoint" mean?
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verb To choose someone officially for a job or role.
"The board appointed her as the new chief executive."
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verb To set or fix a time or place for something, such as a meeting.
"They appointed noon on Friday for the hearing."
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appoint in a sentence
- The board appointed her as the new chief executive.
- He was appointed to lead the investigation.
- They appointed noon on Friday for the hearing.
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What is "appoint" in German?
"appoint" in German is berufen, benennen, ernennen. appoint means: To choose someone officially for a job or role.
How do you use "appoint" in a sentence?
Example: "The board appointed her as the new chief executive." In German, "appoint" is berufen, benennen, ernennen.
Are there other ways to say "appoint" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "appoint": berufen, benennen, ernennen, ausrüsten, ausstatten, bestimmen.
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