Appointed
/əˈpɔɪntɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo officially choose someone for a job or position.
/əˈpɔɪntɪd/
To assign a job or position to someone.
She was appointed to the board of directors.
💡 Simply: To give someone a job.
More Examples
He appointed his son as his successor.
How It's Used
"The CEO appointed a new marketing director."
"The president appointed a new ambassador to France."
Officially chosen or selected; fixed.
/əˈpɔɪntɪd/
Describing something that has been assigned or selected.
The appointed day arrived quickly.
💡 Simply: Chosen or set.
More Examples
They met at the appointed place.
How It's Used
"The appointed time for the meeting is 2 PM."
From Old French *appointer, from *a- + pointer, from Latin *punctum "point". Originally meaning "to point to" or "designate," it evolved to its current meaning.
Historically, the word has maintained a consistent meaning of assignment or designation, though the contexts have broadened to include more modern professions and roles.
Memory tip
Think of 'pointing' to someone as choosing them.