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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of appoint
But the agency also operates a field office, called a district office, in the same downtown space, said former SBA regional administrator Geri Aglipay, who was appointed by President Joe Biden and served as regional administrator for the Great Lakes region during Biden’s tenure.
—
Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The former Amazon devices chief was appointed in late 2023 and has been followed in quick succession by several veterans from the $2.2 trillion tech giant, including supply chain chief Tim Collins, chief information officer Josh Koppelman, and chief financial officer Allen Parker.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
The council has since appointed Councilmember Marco San Antonio to fill that post.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The programming shake-up is the first major change made by Ms. Kutler, who was appointed president this month.
—Benjamin Mullin, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appoint
Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The former Amazon devices chief was appointed in late 2023 and has been followed in quick succession by several veterans from the $2.2 trillion tech giant, including supply chain chief Tim Collins, chief information officer Josh Koppelman, and chief financial officer Allen Parker.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
The council has since appointed Councilmember Marco San Antonio to fill that post.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The programming shake-up is the first major change made by Ms. Kutler, who was appointed president this month.
—Benjamin Mullin, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appoint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appoint
Verb
-
Pricing plays a crucial role; setting prices too low just to attract customers can leave little room for growth, while strategic pricing ensures sustainability and profitability.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
-
Practice setting healthy boundaries, and confront any problematic situations head on.—
ESSENCE Lifestyle,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The 38-year-old actress is nominated for Best Actress for her role as Elphaba Thropp in Jon M. Chu's Wicked.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
-
Elle Fanning, who stars in the Best Picture Oscar nominated film A Complete Unknown, arrives at the Oscars.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
For all the doubt that antivaccine advocates, including RFK, Jr., have sowed around childhood immunizations, for all the political proclamations of conscientious objection and the freedom to choose, this child did not have a choice.—
Megha Satyanarayana,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
-
Shoppers can choose from a plethora of colors, including neutrals such as navy blue and brown, and pastel spring-ready hues such as sky blue, all of which are available in sizes twin to oversized king.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
In contrast, there were about 80,000 US troops assigned or deployed to bases in NATO countries as of June 2024, a July 2024 report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS) says.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
-
Here's an example: An AI assistant coach might analyze an employee group session and assign each employee a daily task that fosters long-term improvement.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The gang, which was recently designated a terrorist organization, is being targeted for deportation back to their home countries.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
-
At the time, the odds of a small asteroid first discovered late last year—and designated 2024 YR4—hitting us were non-negligible.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Information provided is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security or any other product or service.—
Anatoly Iofe,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
-
This manipulation of the interview, Trump alleged, constitutes a violation of Texas’ consumer protection law covering deceptive advertising and the unfair competition prong of the Lanham Act, a trademark law.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The idea of selecting Doja Cat, Raye and Lisa for the James Bond tribute came out of Kapoor’s experience as a Grammys producer.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
-
Markle clearly has a passion for it, and carefully takes the viewer through each and every step, from selecting the flowers at the flower market to the final bloom put in the (quite impressive) arrangement.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
In picking Bongino for the FBI deputy director job, Trump again is emphasizing loyalty and MAGA credentials over experience.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
-
Unofficial Party Planner Organizing an annual Christmas or year-end party is more than just picking a venue and inviting everyone.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Appoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appoint. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share