Appoint and Evict

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Appoint verb - To pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty.

Usage example: was appointed to the council on national security

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Evict is an antonym for appoint.

Evict verb - Expel or eject without recourse to legal process.

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Appoint is an antonym for evict.

Nearby Words: eviction, evicting

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