Publish is a synonym of Release. Release is a synonym of Loose. Loose is a synonym of Free. 
Appoint is related to Select. Select is a synonym of Opt. Opt is related to Choose. Elect is a type of Choose. 
Publish <--Synonym--> Release <--Synonym--> Loose <--Synonym--> Free 
Appoint <--RelatedTo--> Select <--Synonym--> Opt <--RelatedTo--> Choose <--IsA-- Elect 