B2
appoint vs appointment vs engagement vs nominate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| appointverb/əˈpɔɪnt/ | Meaning to choose someone officially for a job or position | Goes with newly appointed | Example The company appointed a new director last month. |
| appointmentnoun/əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/ | Meaning An arranged time to see someone, such as a doctor. | Goes with — | Example I have an appointment with the dentist at three o'clock. |
| engagementnoun/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/ | Meaning an agreement to marry; or the feeling of being interested and involved in something | Goes with engagement ring | Example They announced their engagement at a small dinner with both families. |
| nominateverb/ˈnɑː.mɪ.neɪt/ | Meaning to officially suggest a person for a job, prize or election | Goes with nominate a candidate | Example The party will nominate its candidate for president at the convention in July. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The newly manager met the staff.