Appoint and Purpose

Appoint

Appoint verb - To decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority.

Purpose and appoint are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Purpose" instead a verb "Appoint".

Purpose

Purpose verb - To have in mind as a purpose or goal.

Appoint and purpose are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Appoint" instead a verb "Purpose".

Common collocations

king appoint king purpose king
anyone appoint anyone purpose anyone
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