Synonyms of appoints

appoints

verb

present tense third-person singular of appoint

1

as in chooses

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

• chooses
• sets
• selects
• designates
• announces
• picks
• arranges
• establishes
• assigns
• names
• specifies
• adopts
• determines
• prefers
• fixes
• publishes
• declares
• coordinates
• orchestrates
• settles
• opts (for)
• advertises
• pins (down)
• singles (out)

2

as in nominates

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

was appointed to the council on national security

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nominates
• assigns
• constitutes
• designates
• names
• commissions
• elects
• authorizes
• attaches
• inducts
• chooses
• details
• selects
• delegates
• places
• ordains
• creates
• anoints
• inaugurates
• installs
• consecrates
• institutes
• invests
• deputizes
• deputes
• makes
• instates
• crowns
• enthrones
• handpicks
• destines
• votes (in)
• drafts
• thrones
• singles (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismisses
• expels
• discharges
• fires
• removes
• displaces
• ousts
• deposes
• ejects
• evicts
• unseats
• overthrows
• dethrones
• unmakes
• throws out
• blackballs
• uncrowns

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appoints

The speaker of the House appoints the House parliamentarian; the Senate parliamentarian serves at the pleasure of the secretary of the Senate, who is elected by senators at the start of each Congress. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

The bankruptcy court appoints a trustee, who then sells off all of a person’s possessions, except what is covered by the various exemptions. — Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026

The executive administers county affairs, appoints staff and a budget officer and can appoint department directors and other officers, subject in some cases to legislative disapproval. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Judge appoints attorney for Kohberger’s claims Now that Kohberger has filed a petition for post-conviction relief, what comes next? — Alex Brizee july 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Abbott appoints senior advisor Robert Howden as Texas’ 116th secretary of state, shifting election oversight months before the 2026 midterm elections. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Citizen regents are selected by the broader board and their nominations handed over to Congress, which appoints them through a joint resolution that then has to be signed off on by the president. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

The president appoints people to the commission, although congressional leaders help come up with candidates -- and the Senate must confirm them. — Selina Wang, ABC News, 10 July 2026

The city council appoints the new treasurer when one retires or steps down, per the city charter. — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2026