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

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

Paul appointed and elevated bishops who shared a vision that the church could help empower the poor and alleviate oppression. — Eben Levey, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026

Baulwin, a former elementary school teacher appointed to the board in 2025, emphasized support for students with disabilities, community partnerships and expanding career education opportunities. — Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

The creative director was also named the CFDA’s Emerging Designer of the Year in 2023 and was appointed creative director of Proenza Schouler in September 2025, succeeding founders Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Before being appointed to the Justice Department, Dhillon had made a name for herself in California by attacking transgender rights and challenging COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and voting rights initiatives. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Hyde-Smith was appointed to her Senate seat in 2018 after the resignation of Thad Cochran and later that year won a special election for the seat. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Before that, members were appointed by the county’s School Board Appointment Commission, which included representatives from the county executive’s office, the teachers union and the chamber of commerce. — Nats_syndicator, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2026

He was appointed by Commissioner Richard Lara to serve on the city’s charter review committee and recently resigned from the city’s planning and zoning board to run for office. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026