appointed

[əˈpɔɪntɪd]

appointed Definition

• 1. decided or arranged officially, especially for a particular time
• 2. chosen for a particular job or purpose

Using appointed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appointed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The appointed time for the meeting is 3 pm.

• Example

  She was appointed as the new CEO of the company.

• Example

  The committee appointed him to lead the project.

appointed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for appointed

• designated
• selected
• elected
• nominated
• assigned

Antonyms for appointed

• dismissed
• fired
• removed

Phrases with appointed

• appointed day

  a day that has been officially chosen for a particular event or purpose

  Example

  The appointed day for the wedding is next Saturday.

• appointed place

  a place that has been officially chosen for a particular event or purpose

  Example

  The appointed place for the meeting is the conference room on the third floor.

• appointed time

  a time that has been officially chosen for a particular event or purpose

  Example

  The appointed time for the interview is 10 am.

Origins of appointed

from Old French 'apointier', meaning 'to arrange'

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Summary: appointed in Brief

The term 'appointed' [əˈpɔɪntɪd] refers to something that has been decided or arranged officially, especially for a particular time. It can also mean someone who has been chosen for a particular job or purpose. Examples include 'The appointed time for the meeting is 3 pm.' and 'She was appointed as the new CEO of the company.' Phrases like 'appointed day,' 'appointed place,' and 'appointed time' denote official choices for events or purposes.