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appoint in Portuguese

appoint in Portuguese is apontar, nomear, designar — appoint means to choose someone officially for a job or role.

appoint in Portuguese

apontar
verb
nomear
verb
designar
verb
prover
verb
(transitive) To furnish or equip (a place) completely; to provide with all the equipment or furnishings necessary; to fit out.
fincar
verb
(obsolete, transitive) To fix with power or firmness by decree or command; to ordain or establish.
fixar
verb
(obsolete, transitive) To fix with power or firmness by decree or command; to ordain or establish.

What does "appoint" mean?

  1. verb To choose someone officially for a job or role.
    "The board appointed her as the new chief executive."
  2. 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 Portuguese?

"appoint" in Portuguese is apontar, nomear, designar. 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 Portuguese, "appoint" is apontar, nomear, designar.

Are there other ways to say "appoint" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "appoint": apontar, nomear, designar, prover, fincar, fixar.

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