She was recently appointed to the board of directors.
She was recently appointed to the board of directors.
English
appoint
əˈpɔɪnt
Meaning: to officially choose someone for a job or position
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | appoint |
| 3rd person singular present | appoints |
| Present participle | appointing |
| Past | appointed |
| Will future | will appoint |
| Going-to future | going to appoint |
| Imperative negative | don't appoint / do not appoint |
Example sentences
The board decided to appoint her as the new CEO.
The board decided to appoint her as the new CEO.
She was appointed as the project coordinator.
She was appointed as the project coordinator.
She was appointed as the legal guardian of her niece.
She was appointed as the legal guardian of her niece.
The company appointed a new distributor to handle sales in the Asian market.
The company appointed a new distributor to handle sales in the Asian market.
Usage Notes
Often used in professional or formal contexts. It can also mean to fix a time or place for something.
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