appoint

In lang=en terms the difference between appoint and retain

is that appoint is to furnish completely; to provide with all the equipment necessary; to equip or fit out while retain is to hold secure.

As verbs the difference between appoint and retain

is that appoint is (obsolete|transitive) to fix with power or firmness; to establish; to mark out while retain is to keep in possession or use.

As verbs the difference between call and appoint

is that call is (lb) to use one's voice while appoint is (obsolete|transitive) to fix with power or firmness; to establish; to mark out.

As a noun call

is a telephone conversation.

In lang=en terms the difference between administer and appoint

is that administer is to minister (to) while appoint is to furnish completely; to provide with all the equipment necessary; to equip or fit out.

As verbs the difference between administer and appoint

is that administer is to cause to take, either by openly offering or through deceit while appoint is (obsolete|transitive) to fix with power or firmness; to establish; to mark out.

In lang=en terms the difference between inaugurate and appoint

is that inaugurate is to dedicate ceremoniously; to initiate something in a formal manner while appoint is to furnish completely; to provide with all the equipment necessary; to equip or fit out.

As verbs the difference between inaugurate and appoint

is that inaugurate is to induct into office with a formal ceremony while appoint is (obsolete|transitive) to fix with power or firmness; to establish; to mark out.

As an adjective inaugurate

is invested with office; inaugurated.

As verbs the difference between appoint and confirm

is that appoint is (obsolete|transitive) to fix with power or firmness; to establish; to mark out while confirm is to strengthen; to make firm or resolute.

As verbs the difference between appoint and nominated

is that appoint is (obsolete|transitive) to fix with power or firmness; to establish; to mark out while nominated is (nominate).

As an adjective nominated is

of or pertaining to someone or something that has received a nomination.

In transitive terms the difference between elect and appoint

is that elect is to choose (a candidate) in an election while appoint is to furnish completely; to provide with all the equipment necessary; to equip or fit out.

As a noun elect

is one chosen or set apart.

As an adjective elect

is who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.

In transitive terms the difference between engage and appoint

is that engage is to bind through legal or moral obligation (to do something, especially to marry) usually in passive while appoint is to furnish completely; to provide with all the equipment necessary; to equip or fit out.

In obsolete transitive terms the difference between engage and appoint

is that engage is to pledge, pawn (one's property); to put (something) at risk or on the line; to mortgage (houses, land) while appoint is to fix with power or firmness; to establish; to mark out.

As verbs the difference between engage and appoint

is that engage is To interact socially.appoint is to fix with power or firmness; to establish; to mark out.

Commence is a related term of appoint.

As verbs the difference between commence and appoint

is that commence is while appoint is (obsolete|transitive) to fix with power or firmness; to establish; to mark out.

Erect is a related term of appoint.

In lang=en terms the difference between erect and appoint

is that erect is to cause to stand up or out while appoint is to furnish completely; to provide with all the equipment necessary; to equip or fit out.

As verbs the difference between erect and appoint

is that erect is to put up by the fitting together of materials or parts while appoint is (obsolete|transitive) to fix with power or firmness; to establish; to mark out.

As an adjective erect

is upright; vertical or reaching broadly upwards.