The phrase "appoint to" is grammatically correct and is a commonly used phrase in written English
An example sentence using this phrase would be: "The mayor appointed him to the position of city treasurer."
"Since October 2014, the prime minister has been able to choose whom to appoint to a permanent secretary job, from a list of appointable candidates," the report said.
"He asked my advice on who to appoint to his panel of Elders.
What beliefs shape a president's choice concerning who to appoint to lead the Federal Reserve?
When asked whom he would appoint to the Federal Reserve, Mr. Romney demurred.
It still remained unclear, however, who the government intends to appoint to run the office.
If he indicates whom he would appoint to replace Mr Carnahan, the race could change overnight.
Senator John Kerry vowed to appoint to the Supreme Court only judges who support abortion rights.
Westminster is awash with speculation about who May is likely to appoint to senior positions.
But I think the person you appoint to lead big public institutions does send a message.
Nonetheless, Mr. Otter faced increased speculation over whom he might appoint to fill the Craig seat.
Governor Rowland has refused to speculate on who he would appoint to replace Mr. Lieberman.
