APPOINT Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word appoint. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for APPOINT
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| name | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a language unit by which a person or thing is known • a person's reputation • family based on male descent • a well-known or notable person • by the sanction or authority of • a defamatory or abusive word or phrase verb • assign a specified (usually proper) name to • give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property • charge with a function; charge to be • create and charge with a task or function • mention and identify by name • make reference to • identify as in botany or biology, for example • give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of • determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis | ||||||||
| nominate | verbv | |||||||
verb • propose as a candidate for some honor • put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position • charge with a function; charge to be • create and charge with a task or function | ||||||||
| assign | verbv | |||||||
verb • give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) • give out • attribute or credit to • select something or someone for a specific purpose • attribute or give • make undue claims to having • transfer one's right to • decide as to where something belongs in a scheme | ||||||||
| choose | verbv | |||||||
verb • pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives • select as an alternative over another • see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way | ||||||||
| decree | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) verb • issue a decree • decide with authority | ||||||||
| designate | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • appointed but not yet installed in office verb • assign a name or title to • give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) • indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively • decree or designate beforehand • design or destine | ||||||||
| determine | verbv | |||||||
verb • establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study • shape or influence; give direction to • fix conclusively or authoritatively • decide upon or fix definitely • reach, make, or come to a decision about something • fix in scope; fix the boundaries of • settle conclusively; come to terms • find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | ||||||||
| elect | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an exclusive group of people adjective satellite • selected as the best • elected but not yet installed in office verb • select by a vote for an office or membership • choose | ||||||||
| establish | verbv | |||||||
verb • set up or found • set up or lay the groundwork for • establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment • institute, enact, or establish • bring about • place • build or establish something abstract • use as a basis for; found on | ||||||||
| ordain | verbv | |||||||
verb • order by virtue of superior authority; decree • appoint to a clerical posts • invest with ministerial or priestly authority • issue an order | ||||||||
| select | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective satellite • of superior grade • selected or chosen for special qualifications verb • pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives | ||||||||
| charge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an impetuous rush toward someone or something • (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense • the price charged for some article or service • the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons • attention and management implying responsibility for safety • a special assignment that is given to a person or group • a person committed to your care • financial liabilities (such as a tax) • (psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object • the swift release of a store of affective force • request for payment of a debt • a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something • an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence • heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield • a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time verb • to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle • blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against • demand payment • move quickly and violently • assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to • file a formal charge against • make an accusatory claim • fill or load to capacity • enter a certain amount as a charge • cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution • give over to another for care or safekeeping • pay with a credit card; pay with plastic money; postpone payment by recording a purchase as a debt • lie down on command, of hunting dogs • cause to be agitated, excited, or roused • place a heraldic bearing on • provide (a device) with something necessary • direct into a position for use • impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to • instruct (a jury) about the law, its application, and the weighing of evidence • instruct or command with authority • attribute responsibility to • set or ask for a certain price • cause formation of a net electrical charge in or on • energize a battery by passing a current through it in the direction opposite to discharge • saturate | ||||||||
| constitute | verbv | |||||||
verb • form or compose • create and charge with a task or function • to compose or represent • set up or lay the groundwork for | ||||||||
