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APPOINT',

1. To fix to settle to establish to make fast.

When he appointed the foundations of the earth. Proverbs 8 .

2. To constitute, ordain, or fix by decree, order or decision.

Let Pharoah appoint officers over the land. Genesis 41 .

He hath appointed a day in which he will judge the world. Acts 17 .

3. To allot, assign or designate.

Aaron and his sons shall appoint every one to his service. Numbers 4 .

These cities were appointed for all the children of Israel. Joshua 20 .

4. To purpose or resolve to fix the intention.

For so he had appointed. Acts 20 .

5. To ordain, command or order.

Thy servants are ready to do whatever my Lord the King shall appoint. 2 Samuel 15 .

6. To settle to fix, name or determine by agreement as, they appointed a time and place for the meeting.