appoint

verb

ə-ˈpȯint How to pronounce appoint (audio)
Definition of appointnext
1
as in to set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority at the appointed hour we were in our places

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2
as in to nominate
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty was appointed to the council on national security

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How does the verb appoint contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of appoint are accoutre, equip, furnish, and outfit. While all these words mean "to supply one with what is needed," appoint implies provision of complete and usually elegant or elaborate equipment or furnishings.

a lavishly appointed apartment

When is it sensible to use accoutre instead of appoint?

While the synonyms accoutre and appoint are close in meaning, accoutre suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment for a special activity.

fully accoutred members of a polar expedition

In what contexts can equip take the place of appoint?

The words equip and appoint can be used in similar contexts, but equip suggests the provision of something making for efficiency in action or use.

a fully equipped kitchen

When can furnish be used instead of appoint?

While in some cases nearly identical to appoint, furnish implies the provision of any or all essentials for performing a function.

a sparsely furnished apartment

Where would outfit be a reasonable alternative to appoint?

The synonyms outfit and appoint are sometimes interchangeable, but outfit implies provision of a complete list or set of articles as for a journey, an expedition, or a special occupation.

outfitted the family for a ski trip

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Recent Examples of appoint Cox won a seat in the state House of Representatives in 2012, and was appointed to serve as lieutenant governor the following year. —Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 The company also appointed Jim Dausch as Chief Digital and Technology Officer. —Fortune Editors, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025 Online marketplace Etsy appointed Rafe Colburn as its new chief product and technology officer, effective September 8. —Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 The lab appointed Travis Mays as the new director. —Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for appoint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appoint
  1. set
  2. nominate
  3. choose
  4. assign
  5. designate
  6. constitute
  7. select
  8. pick
Verb
  • Beyond honoring Akil’s contributions, the evening sets the stage for the Hollywood Confidential College Tour launching later this fall.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Deadline understands that Nwodim made the decision after it was thought that the cast for Season 51 was set and ready to go ahead of its October 4 return.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Definition of set
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  • They were both nominated in the Artist of the Year category,.
    — Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Despite its lengthy public-broadcasting run, Antiques Roadshow has never won an Emmy, but has been nominated 23 times since 2002.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Definition of nominate
Verb
  • Lauren chose a golden, super-cinched Schiaparelli gown, while Jeff wore a classic tuxedo.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
  • This means regularly assessing your thinking skills, consciously choosing when to engage versus delegate mental tasks, and maintaining practices that keep your mind sharp.
    — Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Definition of choose
Verb
  • His initial mentality is to be efficient while getting the necessary outs that are assigned.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • As Oracle matures from a high-growth story to a large-cap dividend play, the market might assign lower multiples than our 40x assumption, particularly if interest rates remain elevated.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of assign
Verb
  • The Phillies could be interested in adding some more depth and Hampson is suddenly an option after the Cardinals designated him for assignment on Sunday.
    — Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • That means confirming new services are onboarded to monitoring platforms, logging is structured and contextual and alerting rules are properly designated.
    — Ronak Desai, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of designate
Verb
  • But what constitutes relationship strength?
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • And October’s jobs numbers, reported just days before the election, constituted the worst month for jobs since the pandemic.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Definition of constitute
Verb
  • Cox was an unknown when director Brian DePalma selected her to play a fan whom Springsteen invites onstage at the end of his 1984 music video for Dancin’ in the Dark.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • For Ruben Amorim, the setback left a lasting impression, with Altay Bayindir selected in the first three Premier League games.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Definition of select
Verb
  • That distinction can also determine if insurance plans get to pick the company that does the external review.
    — Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
  • But instead, Tuchel picked a hungry, in-form squad and the players rewarded him by playing like this.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of pick

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“Appoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appoint. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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