Synonyms of appointing

appointing

verb

present participle of appoint

1

as in choosing

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

• choosing
• selecting
• setting
• designating
• picking
• naming
• establishing
• arranging
• announcing
• specifying
• assigning
• adopting
• fixing
• determining
• coordinating
• preferring
• declaring
• settling
• orchestrating
• publishing
• pinning (down)
• advertising
• opting (for)
• singling (out)

2

as in nominating

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

was appointed to the council on national security

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nominating
• assigning
• naming
• constituting
• designating
• commissioning
• electing
• authorizing
• attaching
• placing
• inducting
• delegating
• choosing
• selecting
• detailing
• creating
• ordaining
• instituting
• installing
• deputizing
• inaugurating
• consecrating
• deputing
• anointing
• instating
• crowning
• investing
• making
• drafting
• enthroning
• handpicking
• voting (in)
• throning
• destining
• singling (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismissing
• firing
• expelling
• discharging
• removing
• deposing
• ousting
• overthrowing
• displacing
• evicting
• unseating
• ejecting
• dethroning
• throwing out
• unmaking
• blackballing
• uncrowning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appointing

The president, himself a billionaire, has described his inclination toward appointing the ultrawealthy as deference to financial success. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Compare this to the start of last season, when the only managerial changes were Thomas Frank moving from Brentford to Tottenham Hotspur and his former side replacing him from within, appointing Keith Andrews. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

In the late 2010s, Ganni’s popularity reached a fever pitch, with key milestones including appointing Andrea Baldo as CEO to spearhead its international expansion in 2018. — Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

In addition to appointing Legros to his new team, Ternus is looking to shake up Apple’s design organization, Bloomberg News has reported. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

The Idaho State Public Defender’s Office — possibly through its Alternate Counsel Division — will be tasked with appointing him an attorney, according to an order signed by Judge Steven Hippler of Idaho’s 4th Judicial District. — Alex Brizee july 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

During Monday's hearing, Fischer appeared without an attorney as the court discussed appointing counsel. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Furthermore, in April of this year, the New York Times reported that the process of appointing new trustees for the Smithsonian Institution had been slow-walked due to Trump’s efforts to intervene. — News Desk, Artforum, 30 July 2026

Puma Puma has created a new role of vice president of e-commerce, appointing Reebok and Adidas veteran Dusan Hamlin to the position. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 28 July 2026