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What is another word for Appointed? – 137 Appointed Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    designated nominated selected chosen elected assigned named ordained commissioned delegated authorized empowered mandated prescribed allotted designated deputed entrusted given invested licensed permitted qualified sanctioned specified tasked appointed allocated consigned decreed directed enjoined instructed ordained prescribed

    Meaning of Appointed

    The primary meaning of the word "appointed" is to assign or designate someone to a particular role or position.

    Definitions

    • Assigned a particular role or position
    • * Officially designated or assigned to a particular task or responsibility
    • * Fixed or decided on a particular time or date for something to happen

    Etymology of Appointed

    The word "appointed" originates from the Old French word "apointer," which is derived from "a" (to) and "point" (point, purpose), and the Latin word "appunctare" (to fix or determine)
    Historically, the word has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of assigning or designating someone to a particular role or position

    Example Uses

    • The new CEO was appointed by the board of directors
    • * The meeting has been appointed for 2 PM on Friday
    • * She was appointed to the position of marketing manager

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    rejected refused denied dismissed removed fired terminated cancelled postponed delayed undecided uncertain unclear unspecified unassigned unnamed unelected unselected unchosen unofficial unauthorized

    Related Nouns

    appointment designation nomination selection election assignment commission delegation authorization mandate prescription allotment allocation consignment decree direction instruction ordinance permission qualification sanction specification task role position job post

    Related Verbs

    designate nominate select elect assign commission delegate authorize mandate prescribe allot allocate consign decree direct instruct ordain permit qualify sanction specify task appoint name choose

    Related Adjectives

    official designated nominated selected elected assigned authorized mandated prescribed allotted allocated consigned directed instructed ordained permitted qualified sanctioned specified appointed designated formal proper suitable fitting proper lawful legitimate legal