Synonyms of appointed

appointed

verb

past tense of appoint

1

as in set

to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority

at the appointed hour we were in our places

Synonyms & Similar Words

• set
• designated
• chose
• named
• picked
• announced
• selected
• assigned
• specified
• arranged
• established
• adopted
• fixed
• determined
• preferred
• declared
• published
• settled
• coordinated
• opted (for)
• orchestrated
• pinned (down)
• advertised
• singled (out)

2

as in nominated

to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty

was appointed to the council on national security

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nominated
• assigned
• named
• constituted
• commissioned
• designated
• elected
• placed
• authorized
• delegated
• attached
• inducted
• detailed
• ordained
• chose
• selected
• created
• anointed
• installed
• instituted
• inaugurated
• deputed
• deputized
• crowned
• consecrated
• instated
• destined
• drafted
• enthroned
• invested
• made
• handpicked
• voted (in)
• throned
• singled (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismissed
• discharged
• fired
• expelled
• removed
• deposed
• ousted
• dethroned
• displaced
• unseated
• ejected
• evicted
• overthrew
• threw out
• blackballed
• uncrowned
• unmade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appointed

The union then sought recommendations from a special magistrate — appointed to evaluate proposals from both sides and issue non-binding recommendations. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2026

These rules must bind every future secretary, including those appointed by the party that controls Congress today. — Nikki Romanik, Time, 14 Nov. 2026

Democratic Attorney General Nick Brown, meanwhile, appointed outside law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner to defend the law on the state’s behalf. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2026

Governor Brad Little appointed a new state representative to fill a recent vacancy in the Idaho Legislature. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 Nov. 2026

The Orange County Fire Authority’s Board of Directors on Friday appointed Assistant Chief Cheyne Maule as the authority’s new chief, ending the search for a long-term successor to Brian Fennessy. — Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 14 Nov. 2026

Nvidia has appointed longtime Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO while its board searches for a permanent replacement. — Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2026

Lamont lauded Daniel Toscano, who has a long history of service to the University of Connecticut and was appointed chairman of the board in 2019. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026

And many of those were initially appointed to the board by Johnson, who stridently supported Dominguez for president. — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026