Synonyms of appoint
22 similar words · 11 opposite words
Another word for appoint is decide. Other synonyms of appoint are assign, delegate, make, designate and decree. The opposite of appoint is fire.
Synonyms and similar words for appoint
verbTo name (someone to a post or role).
verbMore synonyms
- accredit
- allot
- assignTo appoint or select (someone) for some office.
- choose
- command
- decideTo resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle.
- decreeTo command by a decree.
- delegateTo appoint (someone) as one's representative.
- direct
- elect
- employ
- equip
- furnish
- install
- nominate
- ordain
- settle
- tap
- enjoin rare
Opposite of appoint
Meaning of appoint
- verb To set, fix or determine (a time or place for something such as a meeting, or the meeting itself) by authority or agreement.
- verb To name (someone to a post or role).
- verb To furnish or equip (a place) completely; to provide with all the equipment or furnishings necessary; to fit out.
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Questions about synonyms of appoint
- What is another word for appoint?
- Appoint has 22 synonyms on Word.ws, such as decide, assign, delegate, make, designate, decree and name.
- What is the opposite of appoint?
- The opposite of appoint is fire.
- What does appoint mean?
- Appoint means to set, fix or determine (a time or place for something such as a meeting, or the meeting itself) by authority or agreement.
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