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verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of appoint

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
Synonyms of appoint

designate, fix, name, set
Words Related to appoint

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 oneʼs authority for a specific position or duty

  • was appointed to the council on national security
Synonyms of appoint

assign, attach, commission, constitute, designate, detail, name, nominate, place
Words Related to appoint

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)
Near Antonyms of appoint

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

discharge, dismiss, expel, fire

Synonym Discussion of appoint

furnish, equip, outfit, appoint, accoutre mean to supply one with what is needed. furnish implies the provision of any or all essentials for performing a function.
    • a sparsely furnished apartment
equip suggests the provision of something making for efficiency in action or use.
    • a fully equipped kitchen
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
appoint implies provision of complete and usually elegant or elaborate equipment or furnishings.
    • a lavishly appointed apartment
accoutre suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment for a special activity.
    • fully accoutred members of a polar expedition

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