please appoint

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "please appoint" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when requesting someone to designate or assign a person to a specific role or position. Example: "Please appoint a representative to attend the meeting on our behalf."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Academia

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

3 human-written examples

At a hearing on Wednesday, when asked if she wanted a lawyer, she said: "At this time, it would be prudent to be conservative, and please appoint an attorney".

The New York Times

But before we all forget about him and consign him to history, I have one request: Can somebody in authority please appoint a bipartisan commission, or send a team of investigative reporters, to find out how this buffoon became the governor of the country's second largest state by population and area?

The New Yorker

A: Please appoint a family member or a trusted friend as your representative.

Duke University

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

57 human-written examples

shall be such as his Majesty shall be pleased to appoint.

Independent

"We are pleased to appoint Ed Garden to the Family Dollar board and look forward to working closely with him," Howard Levine, the chief executive of Family Dollar, said in a statement.

The New York Times

"We're pleased to appoint David Saker as England fast bowling coach after an exhaustive recruitment process that included a number of world-class candidates," said Hugh Morris, the England and Wales Cricket Board managing director.

The Guardian - Sport

Mr Hardwick said: "I am pleased to appoint Sir Peter to conduct an independent and rigorous investigation and I look forward to receiving his findings in due course.

BBC

Hillary, if you are elected, please don't appoint Mark Penn to any positions involving health.

The New York Times

Please, adjourn and appoint -- WE CAN'T WAIT!

Huffington Post

And now the tribunes of the people again resuming their motion for the division of the city, the war against the Faliscans luckily broke out, giving liberty to the chief citizens to choose what magistrates they pleased, and to appoint Camillus military tribune, with five colleagues; affairs then requiring a commander of authority and reputation, as well as experience.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

For faculty or fellow appointment updates and changes, please ask your appointing department to contact HMS.

Harvard University

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "please appoint", ensure the context is appropriate for a polite and somewhat formal request. Consider the power dynamic between the speaker and the person being asked.

Common error

Avoid using "please appoint" in casual conversations; opt for simpler alternatives like "please assign" or "can you pick" to maintain a natural tone.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "please appoint" functions as a polite request or directive. "Please" softens the command, while "appoint" indicates the act of assigning someone to a specific role or position. Ludwig AI confirms its acceptability.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

66%

Academia

33%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Science

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "please appoint" is a grammatically correct and usable phrase for making a polite and formal request for someone to be assigned to a role. While Ludwig AI confirms it's grammatically sound, it's relatively rare in occurrence. Its primary contexts are in news and media and academia. When writing, it's important to consider the formality of the context and avoid using it in casual situations. Alternatives such as "kindly designate" or "please assign" may be more appropriate depending on the situation. Remember to consider who you are asking and the level of formality required for effective communication.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

kindly designate

Replaces "please appoint" with a more formal tone using "designate" to mean assigning a role.

please assign

Substitutes "appoint" with "assign", indicating a more direct and less formal designation.

we ask that you designate

Rephrases as a formal request using "designate", suitable for official communication.

we request you assign

Formalizes the request using "request" and replaces "appoint" with "assign".

could you nominate

Uses "nominate" instead of "appoint", shifting the focus to suggesting someone for a position.

we would be grateful if you named

Expresses gratitude while asking to "name" someone, adding a polite tone.

would you select

Employs "select" instead of "appoint", implying a choice from a pool of candidates.

it is requested that you name

Formally asks to "name" someone to a position, suitable for legal or official contexts.

I ask that you choose

Changes to a first-person request using "choose" instead of "appoint".

may I suggest you select

Softens the request by suggesting someone's selection rather than direct appointment.

FAQs

How to use "please appoint" in a sentence?

Use "please appoint" when you are politely requesting someone in authority to assign someone to a role. For example, "Please appoint a committee chair for the project".

What can I say instead of "please appoint"?

You can use alternatives like "kindly designate", "please assign", or "could you nominate depending on the context".

Which is correct, "please appoint" or "please assignment"?

"Please appoint" is correct when requesting someone to designate a person to a role. "Please assignment" is grammatically incorrect; the correct noun form would be "Please assign".

What's the difference between "please appoint" and "please nominate"?

"Please appoint" suggests a direct assignment to a role. "Please nominate" implies suggesting someone for a role that may involve a selection process.