ernennen

Definitions of ernennen
  1. verb
    charge with a function; charge to be
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    berufen, bestellen
    assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
  2. verb
    assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
    synonyms: berufen, bestellen
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    abordnen, aufstellen, delegieren, entsenden, vergeben, weitergeben, zedieren, zuschieben, übertragen
    give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
    besetzen
    select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
    überlassen
    transfer power to someone
    aufbauen, befördern, erheben, gradieren, heben, vermehren, verstärken
    give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
    kaltstellen
    assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
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