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Gamiz123 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Appoint as or appoint

Appointed as a peon or appointed a peon?

Which one is correct and why:

  

Top answer

First, have you looked up the word 'peon' in your dictionary?

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First, have you looked up the word 'peon' in your dictionary?

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Yes. 'peon' is slang for a low-level worker.


The verb 'appoint' is usually used for much higher positions.

eg He was appointed (as) HR Manager. 'as' is optional.

For low-level positions, we usually say eg He was given a job as a junior clerk.

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