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appoint

verb

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Meaning

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To officially choose someone for a job or position.

Example Sentence

The board decided to appoint a new CEO to lead the company through its next phase of growth.

Usage Note

Used when officially selecting someone for a role, position, or task, like a job, a committee, or a specific duty. It implies a formal decision has been made.

Synonyms

assign designate nominate select choose name

Antonyms

dismiss remove discharge fire reject cancel