appoint
/əˈpɔɪnt/
ap · point
/ə · ˈpɔɪnt/
English Definition
v. assign to a job or position
Significado en Español
nombrar, designar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bổ nhiệm
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Example Sentence
He was appointed manager.
他被任命为经理。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ap(to go)+point(dot)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “appoint”:
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A
dismiss
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B
designate
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C
cancel
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D
postpone
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B — designate.
“appoint” means v. assign to a job or position
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In the upcoming meeting, the committee will decide whether to ______ a new chairperson to lead the organization.
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A
dismiss
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B
appoint
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C
ignore
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D
distrust
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B — appoint.
“appoint” means v. assign to a job or position
Common questions about “appoint”
What does “appoint” mean?
appoint — v. assign to a job or position. In Chinese: 任命.
How do you pronounce “appoint”?
appoint is pronounced /əˈpɔɪnt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ap · point.
How do you use “appoint” in a sentence?
He was appointed manager. (他被任命为经理。)
What are synonyms for “appoint”?
assign, name — all close in meaning to appoint (v. assign to a job or position).
Is “appoint” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. appoint appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “appoint”?
ap(to go)+point(dot)
