misappoint

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Definitions of misappoint word

verb with object misappoint to name or assign to a position, an office, or the like; designate: to appoint a new treasurer; to appoint a judge to the bench. 1
verb with object misappoint to determine by authority or agreement; fix; set: to appoint a time for the meeting. 1
verb with object misappoint Law. to designate (a person) to take the benefit of an estate created by a deed or will. 1
verb with object misappoint to provide with what is necessary; equip; furnish: They appointed the house with all the latest devices. 1
verb with object misappoint Archaic. to order or establish by decree or command; ordain; constitute: laws appointed by God. 1
verb with object misappoint Obsolete. to point at by way of censure. 1

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English apointen < Middle French apointer, equivalent to a- a-5 + pointer to point

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

appoint — If you appoint someone to a job or official position, you formally choose them for it.