appoint (one) to

To assign one a certain title or role. I can hardly believe that the trustees have appointed me to the position of chairman.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Joash	JO-ash (English)	Biblical
Heriberto	-	Spanish, Portuguese
Tifawt	-	Northern African, Berber
Benno	BE-no	German
Peeter	-	Estonian
Ragnhildur	-	Icelandic