appoints
v.v. to choose someone officially for a job or a specific task. This usually happens in a professional or government setting where a leader picks a person for a role.
v. to assign a person to a position or office through official authority. Often implies a selection process that does not involve a general election.
The board appoints a new director every three years.
The president appoints several key advisors to help manage the country's economic policy.
Under the current bylaws, the committee appoints a temporary chairperson whenever the standing leader is unable to attend the monthly proceedings.
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; it is often followed by a noun phrase or 'as' + noun phrase.
The manager appoints for the role.The manager appoints someone to the role.Appoint is transitive and requires a direct object (the person being chosen) before any prepositional phrase.