Appoint — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈpȯint/ ap·point

Meaning & Definition of Appoint

Appoint (verb)

  1. to fix or set officially
  2. to name officially
  3. arrange

Appoint (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: designate, fix, name, set
    related: adopt, assign, choose, determine, establish, opt (for), pick, pin (down), prefer, select, settle, single (out), specify, arrange, coordinate, orchestrate, advertise, announce, declare, publish

  2. to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty

    "was appointed to the council on national security"

    similar: assign, attach, commission, constitute, designate, detail, name, nominate, place
    related: authorize, delegate, depute, deputize, anoint, consecrate, create, inaugurate, induct, install, instate, institute, invest, make, ordain, crown, enthrone, throne, choose, destine, draft, elect, handpick, select, single (out), vote (in)
    opposite: discharge, dismiss, expel, fire
    near: blackball, depose, dethrone, displace, eject, evict, oust, overthrow, remove, throw out, uncrown, unmake, unseat

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Appoint

The most common words with a similar meaning to Appoint:

designate, fix, name, set, assign, attach, commission, constitute, detail, nominate, place

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Appoint

Words with the opposite meaning of Appoint:

discharge, dismiss, expel, fire

Related Words for Appoint

adopt, choose, determine, establish, opt (for), pick, pin (down), prefer, select, settle, single (out), specify, arrange, coordinate, orchestrate, advertise, announce, declare, publish, authorize, delegate, depute, deputize, anoint, consecrate, create, inaugurate, induct, install, instate

Near Antonyms of Appoint

blackball, depose, dethrone, displace, eject, evict, oust, overthrow, remove, throw out, uncrown, unmake, unseat

Word Forms of Appoint

Inflections: appointed, appointing, appoints

Origin & Etymology of Appoint

Middle English, from Anglo-French appointer, from a- (from Latin ad-) + point point

First known use: 14th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Appoint

Frequently Asked Questions about Appoint

What does "Appoint" mean?

"Appoint" means to fix or set officially. As a verb, it is defined as: to fix or set officially. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Appoint"?

Other words for "Appoint" include designate, fix, name, set, assign, attach, commission and constitute. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Appoint" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Appoint"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Appoint". Common alternatives include designate, fix, name, set, assign, attach, commission, constitute, detail and nominate.

What is the opposite of "Appoint"?

Antonyms of "Appoint" include discharge, dismiss, expel and fire. Near antonyms include blackball, depose, dethrone and displace.

How do you use "Appoint" in a sentence?

Examples of "Appoint" in a sentence: "at the appointed hour we were in our places"; "was appointed to the council on national security".

Is "Appoint" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Appoint" is a verb.

Is "Appoint" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Appoint" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Appoint"?

"Appoint" is pronounced /ə-ˈpȯint/ and divided into syllables as ap·point.