appointed
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
chosen for a job or position by a person in power, rather than being elected by the public.
referring to a position or office filled by selection or designation rather than through a popular election.
Simple“The city has an appointed board of education instead of an elected one.”
In context“The governor filled the vacancy with an appointed official who will serve until the next general election cycle begins.”
UsageUsually appears before the noun it describes.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
decided or agreed upon in advance, like a specific time or place.
fixed or established by previous agreement or official decree.
Simple“Everyone arrived at the appointed time for the start of the ceremony.”
In context“The witnesses gathered at the appointed place, ensuring they were present before the legal proceedings commenced.”
UsageCommonly used in the phrases 'appointed time' or 'appointed place'.
Antonyms
Usage appointed professor
“A lot has changed since José Mourinho was last appointed Real Madrid manager, but a lot has also not changed.”
“She appointed Spaniard Francisco Roig, who previously worked with Rafael Nadal and Emma Raducanu, to her coaching team in April.”