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appointed

American  
[uh-poin-tid] / əˈpɔɪn tɪd /

adjective

  1. by, through, or as a result of an appointment (often in contrast withelected ).

    an appointed official.

  2. predetermined; arranged; set.

    They met at the appointed time in the appointed place.

  3. provided with what is necessary; equipped; furnished.

    a beautifully appointed office.


Synonym Usage

See furnish.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of appointed

First recorded in 1525–35; appoint + -ed 2

Explanation

To be appointed is to be given a task or job. If you're appointed as the week's doughnut fetcher at work, it means you've been assigned the job of bringing treats for everyone. You might be appointed for a small duty or for a large promotion, as when the gym teacher at school is unexpectedly appointed principal. Another way to use the adjective appointed is to mean "well furnished." Lovely homes and fancy hotels are often described as "well appointed" or "luxuriously appointed.

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Example Sentences

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Duran Lantink was appointed as the permanent creative lead at Jean Paul Gautier in April last year - with his inaugural haute couture show much anticipated.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

Unified to need a state bailout, its school board would lose authority over the school system, with authority transferring to an administrator appointed by Duardo.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

Fulham have appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager on a three-year contract.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

The younger Khamenei was appointed to succeed his father in March but has never appeared in public, raising questions about the level of his control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

“Don’t even speak of such a thing! You know if a wedding does not take place at the appointed time, some evil is sure to come to the bride.”

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan

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