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

Beijing has appointed its own senior monks, maintained close surveillance and controls on religious expression, and faced allegations of cracking down on peaceful dissent and forcing the large-scale relocation of rural and nomadic Tibetans. — CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

The decision by Luz Cázares, the fiscal adviser appointed by the county office, was backed by Gordon and Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team chief Michael Fine. — Chaewon Chung updated July 31, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026

But members backed by CTU hold the majority, largely because Mayor Brandon Johnson, a former CTU organizer, appointed half the board. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

The company has changed its chief financial officer, appointed interim operating leaders, and refreshed a large portion of its board. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

This year’s Kiaf SEOUL will be helmed by Kuho Jung, who was appointed as the fair’s Creative Director in April. — News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026

Crist, a former firefighter turned insurance broker, did not seek reelection, while Malhi, first appointed to the council over a decade ago, lost his seat to a challenger. — Pat Maio, Daily News, 31 July 2026

In 2024, Robert Hur, a special prosecutor appointed by the Justice Department concluded that although Biden brought some classified documents to his home, that criminal charges were not warranted. — Nina Totenberg, NPR, 25 July 2026

The former Premier League striker was appointed on a permanent basis ahead of the 2023 season. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026