Appointing Meaning in English
word · lemma: appoint
Definition
Choosing someone for an official position or job; giving someone a role or responsibility in a formal way.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal contexts (business, government). Common collocations: 'appointing a manager', 'appointing someone as director'. Not used for casual invitations. Sometimes confused with 'assign', but 'appointing' implies official authority.
Example Sentences
The school is appointing a new principal this year.
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They are appointing John as the team leader.
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The president is appointing new advisors.
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We're appointing Sara to handle the project because of her experience.
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After much discussion, they ended up appointing someone from outside the company.
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She was surprised at being appointing head of the committee so quickly.
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