appoint
gb/əpˈɔɪnt/ us/əpˈɔɪnt/
B1
English
~ 1600
kinevez, kijelöl, kitűz, berendez, felszerel
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to appoint [someone] [to/as something]
The board will appoint a new CEO next month.
Az igazgatótanács a jövő hónapban új vezérigazgatót nevez ki.
She was appointed as ambassador to France.
Franciaországba nagykövetnek nevezték ki.
The president appointed him to the Supreme Court.
They appointed a panel to review the policy.
He was appointed head of the department.
Learner examples
The school appointed a new teacher.
Az iskola új tanárt nevezett ki.
They appointed her as team leader.
Őt nevezték ki csapatvezetőnek.
The company appointed him to the job.
We will appoint someone soon.
He was appointed manager.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'appoint' with 'employ'; 'appoint' focuses on the official act of choosing, not hiring in general.
Meaning
Choose someone for a position
Collocations
appoint a manager
|appoint a judge
|appoint a representative
|appoint a committee
|appoint an official
Synonyms
assign (Suggests giving someone a task or duty, not always through formal selection.)
|
nominate (Implies proposing someone for a position, often before final approval.)
Antonyms
dismiss (Means to remove someone from their job or position.)
|
fire (Informal term for removing someone from their job.)
Themes
business
|government
|employment
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To choose someone officially for a job or role.
To officially choose someone for a job, role, or responsibility.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
2
kitűz
B2
Usage pattern:
to appoint [a time/place/date] for [something]
The court appointed the hearing for next Monday.
A bíróság jövő hétfőre tűzte ki a meghallgatást.
A meeting was appointed for 3 p.m.
A megbeszélést délután három órára tűzték ki.
The treaty appointed Geneva as the place of negotiation.
Learner examples
The judge appointed the trial for Friday.
A bíró péntekre tűzte ki a tárgyalást.
They appointed the meeting at 10 a.m.
A megbeszélést délelőtt 10 órára tűzték ki.
The school appointed the exam in June.
Common mistake:
Learners often overuse 'appoint' instead of 'set' in casual contexts; 'appoint' is more formal and official.
Meaning
Set time/place officially
Collocations
appoint a date
|appoint a place
|appoint a time
Synonyms
schedule (More general; can be used in everyday contexts, not necessarily formal.)
|
fix (Informal equivalent for deciding on a time or place.)
Antonyms
cancel (Means to call off an arranged event.)
Themes
law
|government
|planning
|time
|communication
|work
Definition
To choose a time or place for something in an official way.
To decide or fix officially the time, place, or arrangement for something.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
to appoint [a room/space] with [something]
The apartment is beautifully appointed with antique furniture.
A lakás gyönyörűen van berendezve antik bútorokkal.
Each suite is luxuriously appointed with modern amenities.
Minden lakosztály luxus színvonalon felszerelt, modern kényelmi elemekkel.
The cabin was simply appointed but comfortable.
Learner examples
The room was well appointed with chairs and tables.
A szoba jól be volt rendezve székekkel és asztalokkal.
The hotel is nicely appointed with art.
A szálloda ízlésesen van berendezve és műalkotásokkal díszítve.
The office is fully appointed with computers.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this use of 'appoint' with 'decorate'; here it means to furnish or equip, not just to make attractive.
Meaning
Equip or furnish something
Collocations
richly appointed room
|well appointed hotel
|luxuriously appointed suite
Synonyms
furnish (Focuses specifically on providing furniture.)
|
equip (Focuses on providing necessary tools or equipment.)
Antonyms
strip (Means to remove all furnishings or equipment from a place.)
Themes
home
|design
|housing
|daily_life
Definition
To give something the things it needs to be ready or look nice.
To provide with the necessary equipment, furniture, or decoration.
Grammar
Dictionary form
appoint
IPA
GB/əpˈɔɪnt/
US/əpˈɔɪnt/
Syllables & stress
ap - point (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (point)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: appoint
- 3rd Person Singular: appoints
- Present Participle: appointing
- Past: appointed
Word family
Forms
appoints
verb
appointing
verb
appointed
verb
Core family
appointment
noun A2
Related words
appointee
noun
Expressions
appoint someone to a post/position
1/əpˈɔɪnt sˈʌmwˌʌn tə ə pˈɑstpəsˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Officially select for a role
To officially give someone a job or position.
Examples
- They appointed her to the post of finance director.
- He was appointed to the position of team captain.
duly appointed
1/dˈuli əpˈɔɪntɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
Chosen according to rules
Chosen in the correct and official way.
Examples
- The duly appointed committee will oversee the process.
- Only duly appointed representatives can sign the agreement.