Meaning of appointed in English

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Classifying Adjective
appointed
Definitions
1. selected for a job
Examples
- « the one appointed for guard duty »
Synonyms
- assigned
2. fixed or established especially by order or command
Examples
- « at the time appointed (or the appointed time) »
Synonyms
- settled
3. provided with furnishing and accessories (especially of a tasteful kind)
Examples
- « a house that is beautifully appointed »
Synonyms
- furnished
- equipped
Qualitative Adjective
appointed
Definitions
1. subject to appointment
Synonyms
Antonyms
- elective
- elected

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