to choose someone for a position or give them a certain duty
The president will appoint the new secretary at the meeting next week.

a person being considered for some role, such as a job, membership in a group or government office
A candidate for president must prove that he or she is ready for the position.

the tactful handling of sensitive relationships
He discussed the sensitive issue between the two sides with great diplomacy.

a person who acts for his or her government in matters with foreign governments
A diplomat has to meet leaders of different countries.

to make someone have the desire to do something
The book was written to inspire all artist to pursue their dreams.

being important or well known
Her father is a prominent doctor who is known and respected by many other doctors.

to make a system or organization better by changing it
The old laws were reformed to take into account the present social situation.

to make a decision to do something
She resolved that she would never see him again.

having one opinion agreed to by everyone
The decision to build a new school was unanimous, no one was against it.

To forbid while in a position of authority
The president vetoed the latest tax bill.