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appoints

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈpɔɪnts// UK //ɐpˈɔɪnts// ap·points

v. to choose someone officially for a job or a specific task. This usually happens in a professional or government setting where a leader picks a person for a role.

v. to assign a person to a position or office through official authority. Often implies a selection process that does not involve a general election.


SIMPLE

The board appoints a new director every three years.

CONTEXTUAL

The president appoints several key advisors to help manage the country's economic policy.

COMPLEX

Under the current bylaws, the committee appoints a temporary chairperson whenever the standing leader is unable to attend the monthly proceedings.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; it is often followed by a noun phrase or 'as' + noun phrase.

Pitfall

The manager appoints for the role.The manager appoints someone to the role.Appoint is transitive and requires a direct object (the person being chosen) before any prepositional phrase.

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