appointed (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: əˈpɔɪntɪd
Definition
Formally chosen or designated for a specific role, position, or task.
Examples
She was appointed as the new ambassador to France.
The committee was appointed to investigate the allegations.
He was appointed to the board of directors last year.
How to Use appointed
- appoint someone as something (prepositional phrase)
- To officially choose someone for a particular job or role. — "He was appointed as the team's captain."
- appoint someone to something (prepositional phrase)
- To officially choose someone for a particular position. — "She was appointed to the committee."
- be appointed (collocation)
- To have been officially chosen for a role or task. — "The new judge has been appointed."
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