appoints Definition
assign a job or role to (someone).
Using appoints: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appoints" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company appoints a new CEO every five years.
Example
The president appointed him as the new ambassador to France.
Example
She was appointed to the position of director of marketing.
appoints Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with appoints
self-appointed
assuming a position or role without being officially assigned or elected
Example
He declared himself the leader of the group, a self-appointed title.
Example
The appointment is at 2 pm, so please arrive at the appointed time.
a regular route or schedule of visits or deliveries, often used for mail carriers or other service providers
Example
The mail carrier made his appointed rounds every day, delivering letters and packages to each house on his route.
Origins of appoints
from Old French 'apointer', meaning 'to put in position'
Summary: appoints in Brief
'Appoints' [əˈpɔɪnts] means to assign a job or role to someone. It is often used in formal contexts, such as business or politics, and can be seen in phrases like 'The company appoints a new CEO every five years.' 'Appoints' has synonyms like 'assign' and 'nominate,' and antonyms like 'dismiss' and 'remove.'
