What is another word for appointed?

Pronunciation: [ɐpˈɔ͡ɪntɪd] (IPA)

Appointed is a versatile word that refers to being given a task, job, or responsibility. Synonyms for appointed include designated, assigned, selected, chosen, elected, nominated, commissioned, and named. The word designated refers to being officially chosen for a particular job or position. Assigned is used to describe a task or job given to someone specifically. Selected is a term denoting being picked for something out of a group. Chosen is used to denote someone has been selected due to their specific attributes. Elected refers to being chosen through a vote, and nominated indicates being chosen by someone else for a specific job, position or award. Commissioned denotes being given a job or task to perform, while named indicates being given a title or position.

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What are the opposite words for appointed?

Appointed is a positive and often used word that implies designation, selection or nomination. It has a connotation of being chosen and placed in a position. Antonyms for the word appointed include dismissed, deprived, expelled, removed, unemployed and fired. These words have a negative tone and carry the notion of being let go, dispossessed or rejected. They are typically used in situations where someone loses a job, status, or position. While appointed is a positive term that describes the act of being chosen for an important role, antonyms illustrate the opposite, a situation where one is no longer entitled to that position.

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Usage examples for Appointed

Barton Reeve was appointed his guardian until he should become of age.
"Leo the Circus Boy"
Ralph Bonehill
Dr. Cook's data was sent to a commission appointed by the University of Copenhagen.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
We were to meet this party at an appointed place in the bay.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook

Famous quotes with Appointed

  • A committee is a group of the unprepared, appointed by the unwilling to do the unnecessary.
    Fred Allen
  • The ordinary ministry is that which receives all of its direction from the will of God revealed in the Scriptures and from those means which God has appointed in the church for its continual edification.
    William Ames
  • None of the modes by which a magistrate is appointed, popular election, the accident of the lot, or the accident of birth, affords, as far as we can perceive, much security for his being wiser than any of his neighbours.
    Thomas Babington
  • I want to believe that those who have been appointed to accomplish this mission will be totally committed, devoting all their skills and determination to their work. I urge you to lend them your support so that, together, we can build that bright future worthy of our country.
    Paul Biya
  • The ship was named the Bounty: I was appointed to command her on the 16th of August 1787.
    William Bligh

Related words: personal legal guardian, deputy, executor, power of attorney, joint will

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