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- [uh-poin-tid]
- /əˈpɔɪn tɪd/
- /əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-poin-tid]
- /əˈpɔɪn tɪd/
Definitions of appointed word
- adjective appointed If something happens at the appointed time, it happens at the time that was decided in advance. 3
- adjective appointed decided beforehand 3
- adjective appointed by, through, or as a result of an appointment (often in contrast with elected): an appointed official. 1
- adjective appointed predetermined; arranged; set: They met at the appointed time in the appointed place. 1
- adjective appointed provided with what is necessary; equipped; furnished: a beautifully appointed office. 1
- verb with object appointed to name or assign to a position, an office, or the like; designate: to appoint a new treasurer; to appoint a judge to the bench. 1
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Origin of appointed
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; appoint + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Appointed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
appointed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for appointed
adj appointed
adjective appointed
- agreed — If people are agreed on something, they have reached a joint decision on it or have the same opinion about it.
- fixed — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
- prearranged — to arrange in advance or beforehand.
- allotted — to divide or distribute by share or portion; distribute or parcel out; apportion: to allot the available farmland among the settlers.
Antonyms for appointed
verb appointed
- deselected — Simple past tense and past participle of deselect.
- disfrocked — Simple past tense and past participle of disfrock.
- dismissed — Simple past tense and past participle of dismiss.
- ousted — to expel or remove from a place or position occupied: The bouncer ousted the drunk; to oust the prime minister in the next election.
adjective appointed
- elected — Simple past tense and past participle of elect.
- elective — Related to or working by means of election.
- disappointed — depressed or discouraged by the failure of one's hopes or expectations: a disappointed suitor.
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