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

Newsom appoints members to the foundation board, which determines what expenses to cover in the governor’s office. — Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Under Iowa law, the governor appoints a replacement if the vacancy occurs while the Senate is in session or if the chamber will meet before the next general election. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026

The governor also appoints all members of the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability. — Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 8 Sep. 2026

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 president appoints the secretary of the Interior Department. — Innisfree McKinnon, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

The State Board of Education supervises public education in Michigan and appoints the state superintendent. — Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 28 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