adjective

appointed

uh-POYN-tihd

adjective

Chosen officially for a role, rather than elected.

"The mayor is elected, but the deputy mayor is appointed."

Fixed or agreed in advance.

"They met at the appointed time and place."

How to Use Appointed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOfficially chosen for a position, or set in advance (as with a time).

Common pairings

newly appointed the appointed hour appointed official

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The mayor is elected, but the deputy mayor is _____.

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