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adjective
1.
by, through, or as a result of an appointment (often in contrast with elected): an appointed official.
2.
predetermined; arranged; set: They met at the appointed time in the appointed place.
3.
provided with what is necessary; equipped; furnished: a beautifully appointed office.
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Appointed
is always a great word to know.
So is gobo. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
Example Sentences
- It has appointed a new electoral commission and forced out the bosses of the anti-corruption authority.
- Gallaudet's board originally appointed a provost as.
- Of the five other generals appointed at the same time, two have probably been chosen purely to help his cause.
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verb (used with object)
1.
to name or assign to a position, an office, or the like; designate: to appoint a new treasurer; to appoint a judge to the bench.
2.
to determine by authority or agreement; fix; set: to appoint a time for the meeting.
3.
Law. to designate (a person) to take the benefit of an estate created by a deed or will.
4.
to provide with what is necessary; equip; furnish: They appointed the house with all the latest devices.
5.
EXPANDArchaic. to order or establish by decree or command; ordain; constitute: laws appointed by God.
6.
COLLAPSEObsolete. to point at by way of censure.
verb (used without object)
7.
Obsolete. to ordain; resolve; determine.
Origin:
1325–75; Middle English apointen < Middle French apointer, equivalent to a- a-5 + pointer to point
1325–75; Middle English apointen < Middle French apointer, equivalent to a- a-5 + pointer to point
Related forms
ap·point·a·ble, adjective
ap·point·er, noun
mis·ap·point, verb (used with object)
re·ap·point, verb (used with object)
un·ap·point·a·ble, adjective
Synonyms
1. choose, select. 2. prescribe, establish.
1. choose, select. 2. prescribe, establish.
Antonyms
1. dismiss, discharge.
1. dismiss, discharge.
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| appointed | |
adjective | |
| 1. | subject to appointment [syn: appointive] [ant: elected] |
| 2. | selected for a job; "the one appointed for guard duty" |
| 3. | fixed or established especially by order or command; "at the time appointed (or the appointed time") |
| 4. | provided with furnishing and accessories (especially of a tasteful kind); "a house that is beautifully appointed" |
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