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Definition of appointed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
authorityofficially designated or chosen for a role
- She was appointed as the new CEO of the company..
2.
governmentfixed or established by authority
- The meeting was at the appointed time.
3.
interior designDated UK provided with tasteful furnishingsDated UK
- The hotel room was beautifully appointed.
Expressions with appointed
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having taken a role or power without others' approval
He is the self-appointed leader of the group.
designated location for a specific purpose
The appointed place for the meeting is the conference room.
happening exactly at the agreed or scheduled time
The meeting started at the appointed hour.
happening exactly when planned or scheduled
The meeting started at the appointed time.
furnished with high-quality or comfortable items and equipment
The hotel offers well-appointed rooms for its guests.
specific time set for an event or action
The meeting will start at the appointed hour.
specific date officially chosen for a planned event or action
All documents must be ready before the appointed day arrives.
Origin of appointed
Latin, appointare (to appoint)
Terms with appointed included in their meaning
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job assignment
position or job to which someone is appointed
local government
official elected or appointed to lead a state or region
appointments
appointed by nomination to a position
local government
person elected or appointed to a council
public administration
people elected or appointed to administer a government
work
present oneself at an appointed time or place
legal
person appointed to resolve a dispute
politics
appointed official overseeing a specific area in US politics
representative
appointed representative in some legislative bodies
local government
elected or appointed city official who assists and substitutes for the mayor
will execution
person appointed to carry out the terms of a will
care appointment
person legally appointed to care for another
political role
elected or appointed holder of a public office
decision-making body
group of people appointed to hear and decide on appeals
city government
official appointed to oversee a city's operations and administration
church role
woman appointed to assist with worship and community duties
appointed person
person chosen for a specific role or task
legal
person appointed to execute a will
politics
government official appointed to manage or investigate specific public duties
appointed
chosen by someone in authority
administration
person officially appointed to examine a complaint or problem
British Parliament
member of the House of Lords appointed for life
complaint investigator
official appointed to investigate individuals' complaints against maladministration
legal
single appointed judge in a private dispute settlement process
Examples of appointed in a sentence
The appointed leader took charge immediately. Visitors must enter through the appointed gate. The appointed date for the hearing was postponed. The lounge was elegantly appointed. Their home is tastefully appointed with antiques.
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- French:nommé, fixé, ...
- German:ernannt, festgesetzt, ...
- Italian:nominato, stabilito, ...
- Spanish:designado, establecido, ...
- Portuguese:designada, designado, ...
- Chinese:任命的, 规定的, ...
- Japanese:任命された, 定められた, ...
- Arabic:مُعَيَّن, مُقَرَّر, ...
- Hebrew:מְמוּנֶה, קָבוּעַ, ...
- Russian:утверждённый, установленный, ...
- Ukrainian:затверджений, встановлений, ...
- Hindi:नियुक्त, निर्धारित, ...
Definition of appoint - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
employmentassign a job or role to someone
- The company will appoint a new CEO next month..
2.
workassign a duty or responsibility
- The manager will appoint tasks to the team.
3.
meetingset a time or place by agreement
- They appoint a time for the conference.
4.
furnishDated UK equip a place with necessary itemsDated UK
- They appoint the room with modern furniture.
5.
legalDated UK fix the disposition of property legallyDated UK
- The will appoints the estate to her children.
Origin of appoint
Latin, ad (to) + punctum (point)
Examples of appoint in a sentence
The board decided to appoint her as the project lead. The director will appoint a new project leader. She was appointed to oversee the new initiative. We appointed noon for the interview. Let us appoint a place to meet after work. They appoint the kitchen with the latest appliances.
The hotel will appoint the suite with luxurious amenities. The lawyer will appoint the assets to the rightful heirs. She decided to appoint her jewelry collection to her granddaughter.
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- French:nommer, attribuer, ...
- German:ernennen, bestimmen, ...
- Italian:nominare, assegnare, ...
- Spanish:designar, asignar, ...
- Portuguese:designar, atribuir, ...
- Chinese:任命, 指派, ...
- Japanese:任命する, 割り当てる, ...
- Arabic:عَيَّنَ, أَسْنَدَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְמַנוֹת, לְהַקְצוֹת, ...
- Russian:назначать, поручать, ...
- Ukrainian:призначати, призначити, ...
- Hindi:नियुक्त करना, सौंपना, ...
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