appoint | Definition of appoint

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 one's 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