Appoint vs Assign vs Designate vs Install vs Name vs Select

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Appoint

Formal Top 2000 (comum) C1 verb

Assign

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 verb

Designate

Formal Top 3000 (comum) C1 verb

Install

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 verb

Name

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 noun

Select

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 verb

	Appoint	Assign	Designate	Install	Name	Select
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //əˈpɔɪnt// 🇺🇸 //əˈpɔɪnt//	🇬🇧 /["/əˈsaɪn/","/əˈsaɪnz/","/əˈsaɪnd/","/əˈsaɪnɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əˈsaɪn/","/əˈsaɪnz/","/əˈsaɪnd/","/əˈsaɪnɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈdezɪɡneɪt/","/ˈdezɪɡneɪts/","/ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/","/ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈdezɪɡneɪt/","/ˈdezɪɡneɪts/","/ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/","/ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈstɔːl/","/ɪnˈstɔːlz/","/ɪnˈstɔːld/","/ɪnˈstɔːlɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈstɔːl/","/ɪnˈstɔːlz/","/ɪnˈstɔːld/","/ɪnˈstɔːlɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/neɪm/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/neɪm/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/sɪˈlekt/","/sɪˈlekts/","/sɪˈlektɪd/","/sɪˈlektɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/sɪˈlekt/","/sɪˈlekts/","/sɪˈlektɪd/","/sɪˈlektɪŋ/"]/
Significado	To choose someone for a job or position.	To give a job or task to someone.	Escolher alguém ou algo para uma função ou propósito específico. To choose someone or something for a specific role or purpose.	Configurar um software ou equipamento para que funcione. To set up software or equipment so it works.	Uma palavra que mostra quem alguém é. A word that shows who someone is.	Escolher algo ou alguém de um grupo. To choose something or someone from a group.
Exemplo	The board will appoint a new CEO next month.	The teacher will assign homework every Friday.	The committee will designate a spokesperson for the press conference.	I need to install the latest software update on my computer.	My name is Sarah and I love to read.	Please select the option that best fits your needs.
Registro	Formal	Neutro	Formal	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 3000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	C1	B2	C1	B2	A1	B2
Classe gramatical	verb	verb	verb	verb	noun	verb
Colocações	appoint a committee, appoint a representative, appoint a task	assign a task, assign a role, assign homework, assign responsibility, assign a project	formally, officially, specially, for, formally, officially, specially, for	correctly, properly, safely, be easy to, be simple to, in, on, be installed as CEO, leader, president etc., newly installed, recently installed, correctly, properly, safely, be easy to, be simple to, in, on, be installed as CEO, leader, president etc., newly installed, recently installed, correctly, properly, safely, be easy to, be simple to, in, on, be installed as CEO, leader, president etc., newly installed, recently installed	Christian, first, given, have, bear, carry, appear, sound…, imply something, badge, tag, plate, by name, by the name of, in somebody/​something’s name, a change of name, give your name to something, a list of names, big, good, bad, have, become, make, name for, somebody’s name is mud, big, familiar, famous	carefully, specially, specifically, allow somebody to, enable somebody to, according to, as, for, be selected on the basis of, well selected
Antônimos	dismiss, remove, revoke	remove, unassign	reject, disregard	uninstall, remove, delete	unknown, anonymous	reject, dismiss
Erros comuns	Confusing with 'appoint' vs 'assign'; appoint is for formal roles., Using 'appoint' without an accompanying object., Incorrectly conjugating 'appoint' in different tenses.	Confused with 'designate' which has a similar meaning., Misusing 'assign' with plural subjects, e.g., saying 'assigns a task' instead of 'assigns tasks'., Using 'assign' incorrectly in non-task contexts.	Confusing 'designate' with 'design' which means to create or plan., Using 'designate' as a noun instead of a verb., Incorrectly placing 'designate' before the subject in a sentence.	Confused with 'uninstall' (removing software)., Using in a non-technical context incorrectly., Saying 'install on' instead of 'install in' or 'install to'.	Confusing 'name' with 'title', forgetting they are different concepts., Using 'name' as a verb incorrectly, such as 'I name the car'., Not capitalizing proper nouns when referring to names.	Confused with 'elect' which means to choose someone for a position., Using 'select' as a standalone word without an object., Mistaking 'select' for 'collect' which has a different meaning.
Notas de uso	Typically used in formal contexts like hiring or assigning roles. Not suitable for informal conversations.	Use 'assign' in professional or educational contexts. It's suitable for discussing tasks, responsibilities, or homework. Avoid using it in casual conversations where simpler terms may be more appropriate.	Usado em contextos formais, muitas vezes em configurações ou documentos oficiais. Não é adequado para conversas casuais. Comumente usado em contextos legais, acadêmicos ou organizacionais. Used in formal contexts, often in official settings or documents. Not suitable for casual conversation. Commonly used in legal, academic, or organizational contexts.	Use 'instalar' para programas, aplicativos ou dispositivos. É apropriado em contextos técnicos. Evite usá-lo informalmente ou ao falar de objetos físicos como móveis. Use 'install' for programs, apps, or devices. It's appropriate in technical contexts. Avoid using it informally or when talking about physical objects like furniture.	Use 'nome' ao falar sobre o título pessoal ou identidade de alguém. Evite usá-lo em documentos muito formais onde os títulos podem ser mais apropriados. Use 'name' when talking about someone's personal title or identity. Avoid using it in very formal documents where titles may be more appropriate.	Use 'select' ao falar sobre fazer uma escolha, especialmente em contextos formais ou ao se referir a escolhas em aplicativos ou processos. Evite usá-lo em conversas muito casuais onde palavras mais simples como 'pick' podem ser mais apropriadas. Use 'select' when talking about making a choice, especially in formal contexts or when referring to choices in applications or processes. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations where simpler words like 'pick' might be more appropriate.

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Perguntas frequentes: Appoint vs Assign vs Designate vs Install vs Name vs Select

Qual é a diferença entre Appoint, Assign, Designate, Install, Name e Select?

Appoint: To choose someone for a job or position. Assign: To give a job or task to someone. Designate: To choose someone or something for a specific role or purpose. Install: To set up software or equipment so it works. Name: A word that shows who someone is. Select: To choose something or someone from a group.

Appoint, Assign, Designate, Install, Name e Select estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Appoint: C1, Assign: B2, Designate: C1, Install: B2, Name: A1, Select: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Appoint, Assign, Designate, Install, Name e Select?

Appoint: verb, Assign: verb, Designate: verb, Install: verb, Name: noun, Select: verb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Appoint: The board will appoint a new CEO next month. Assign: The teacher will assign homework every Friday. Designate: The committee will designate a spokesperson for the press conference. Install: I need to install the latest software update on my computer. Name: My name is Sarah and I love to read. Select: Please select the option that best fits your needs.

Posso usar Appoint, Assign, Designate, Install, Name e Select de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Appoint, Assign, Designate, Install, Name e Select são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.