appoint

Meaning

to choose someone for a job or position

to officially assign a job or role to someone

Example Sentences

The board will appoint a new director.

The board decided to appoint her as the new manager.

Example Expressions

appoint someone to a post

Synonyms

assign, designate, nominate, select, delegate, commission

Entry 1

assign, designate, nominate, select

Entry 2

assign, designate, nominate, delegate, commission

Antonyms

dismiss, fire, remove, discharge, reject

Entry 1

dismiss, fire, remove, discharge

Entry 2

dismiss, remove, reject

Collocations

appoint someone, appoint director, appoint committee, newly appoint, appoint a manager, appoint a committee, appoint a date

Entry 1

appoint someone, appoint director, appoint committee, newly appoint

Entry 2

appoint a manager, appoint a committee, appoint a date, appoint someone