The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - appoint v.

1) fix, set, settle, determine, ordain, authorize, establish, destine, arrange, assign, allot, prescribe, decree: The time appointed for the execution has been delayed. 2) name, designate, nominate, elect; assign, delegate, commission, deputize; select, choose: I was delighted to have been appointed as chairman. 3) equip, fit out, furnish, decorate: They live comfortably in a well-appointed home in the suburbs.