appoints
Selects for position
Appoints is the third-person singular of appoint—to designate someone for a position or task.
A president appoints cabinet members; a board appoints a new CEO.
The word implies authority: whoever appoints has the power to choose.
The governor appoints judges to the state supreme court.
To appoint can also mean to set or arrange: at the appointed hour.
Formally names or assigns
- nominatesFormally proposes someone
- assignsDesignates for a purpose
- choosesSelects from alternatives
- selectsMakes a choice
names · picks · elects · taps · handpicks · commissions · installs · deputizes
Grouped items together
- fixesRepairs or solutions
- arrangesPuts into order
- schedulesPlanned sequences of events
- determinesSettles or concludes
establishes · specifies · designates · allocates · reserves · books · confirms · slates
Formal authoritative directive
- commissionPayment for services rendered
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
jurisdiction · charter · warrant · sanction · investiture · charge · trust · power
One who leads
- officerAuthority figure in uniform
- executiveSenior organizational leader
- managerOne who directs others
- chiefTop-ranking leader
head · administrator · supervisor · coordinator · representative · ambassador · trustee · chairman
designates
Formally names or assigns
selects · names · picks · elects · taps · handpicks · commissions · installs · deputizes · anoints
sets
Grouped items together
determines · establishes · specifies · designates · allocates · reserves · books · confirms · slates · assigns
mandate
Formal authoritative directive
- commissionPayment for services rendered
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
delegation · jurisdiction · charter · warrant · sanction · investiture · charge · trust · power · oversight
director
One who leads
- officerAuthority figure in uniform
- executiveSenior organizational leader
- managerOne who directs others
chief · head · administrator · supervisor · coordinator · representative · ambassador · trustee · chairman · secretary
appointsdismisses
Terminates or rejects
fires · removes · discharges · terminates · sacks
- doctor's appointment
- political appointeeOfficial chosen by elected leader
- doctor appointmentScheduled visit to physician
- appointment bookPlanner for scheduled meetings
- by appointmentRequiring prior arrangement
- by appointment only
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