appoint

/ˈæpɔɪnt, -ˌpɔɪnt/

Definitions

1. verb

to choose or select someone for a particular job or position, or to schedule an event or meeting.

“The committee appointed a new chairperson to lead the project.”

2. verb

to place or put something in a particular position or location.

“Please appoint the vase on the table, not on the floor.”

3. noun

a person or thing that has been chosen or selected for a particular job or position.

“The president made several appointments to his cabinet.”

4. noun

a scheduled event or meeting.

“I have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow.”

Synonyms

  • appointee
  • choose
  • nominate
  • select

Antonyms

  • dismiss
  • remove
  • replace