appointed
Americanadjective
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by, through, or as a result of an appointment (often in contrast withelected ).
an appointed official.
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predetermined; arranged; set.
They met at the appointed time in the appointed place.
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provided with what is necessary; equipped; furnished.
a beautifully appointed office.
Synonym Usage
See furnish.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of appointed
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.
Example Sentences
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Each company has appointed special board committees to consider the deal, which would be the biggest in M&A history if completed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
UN special rapporteurs are independent experts appointed by the Human Rights Council to report their findings.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
When the boyish, affable congressman became the first Latino lawmaker appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee in his second term, national outlets took notice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
His sister, Darline Graham, who was appointed to fill his seat, retained most of his senior staff, including those who dealt with Navatek.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
But when the school’s president was later ousted for incompetence, the trustees appointed Garfield to the position.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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