appointed Definition
- 1decided or arranged officially, especially for a particular time
- 2chosen 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
- elected
- assigned
- selected
- nominated
Antonyms for appointed
- dismissed
- fired
- removed
Phrases with appointed
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'
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.
