Appoints Meaning in English

word · lemma: appoint

US

əˈpɔɪnts

uh-POYNTS

UK

ɐpˈɔɪnts

uh-POYNTS

Definition

To officially choose someone for a job or position of responsibility. It means giving someone a specific role or duty.

Usage & Nuances

Used in formal or official contexts, often for jobs, roles, or committees. Common collocations: 'appoints a manager', 'appoints a committee'. Not used for casual or informal invitations.

• Spanish: nombra - designa
• Portuguese (BR): nomeia - designa
• Portuguese (PT): nomeia - designa
• Chinese (Simplified): 任命 - 指派
• Chinese (Traditional): 任命 - 指派
• Hindi: नियुक्त करता है
• Arabic: يُعيِّن
• Bengali: নিযুক্ত করে - নিয়োগ করে
• Russian: назначает
• Japanese: 任命する
• Vietnamese: bổ nhiệm
• Korean: 임명하다 - 지정하다
• Turkish: atıyor - görevlendiriyor
• Urdu: مقرر کرتا ہے
• Indonesian: mengangkat - menunjuk

Example Sentences

The president appoints new ministers every year.

basic

The manager appoints a team leader.

basic

The board appoints new directors during the meeting.

basic

Every year, the school appoints a student representative for the council.

natural

The organization appoints someone to handle complaints.

natural

Whenever a manager leaves, the company quickly appoints a replacement.

natural