Synonyms for

Appointing

Verb / ʌˈpɔɪntɪŋ / Another word for appointing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Appointing means to choose someone for an important job or position.

Synonyms & similar words

constitute charge name nominate appoint assigning designating nominating selecting choosing recruiting hiring electing installing delegating commissioning ordaining promoting placing announcing determining specifying identifying enlisting inducting

Synonyms by register

Formal

designate nominate assign commission

Informal

pick choose select tap

Literary

ordain consecrate

Antonyms

dismiss remove discharge reject cancel revoke disqualify

Common collocations

  • appoint a committee
  • appoint a successor
  • appoint a time
  • appoint a place
  • appoint someone to a position
  • appoint a date
  • appoint a trustee

Word family

noun appointment
verb appoint
adjective appointed

Usage note

The word 'appointing' often refers to the formal selection of someone for a role or position. It can also refer to setting a specific time or place for a meeting.

Example sentences

  1. The president is appointing a new Supreme Court Justice.
  2. My boss is appointing me as the leader of the project.
  3. She is appointing her daughter as the executor of her will.
  4. The coach is appointing the team captain for the next game.
  5. The teacher is appointing a class representative for the school council.

Quotes

  • I think that the ideal space must contain elements of magic, serenity, sorcery and mystery. - Luis Barragan
  • Our appointment with life is in the present moment. - Thich Nhat Hanh
  • The art of life is the art of avoiding pain. - Thomas Jefferson

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