reappointed

Given position again

Reappointed means appointed again to a position previously held.

Officials, judges, and board members may be reappointed when their terms expire: She was reappointed to the commission for another three years.

The word implies continuity—someone trusted enough to serve again.

continuation

renewed

Made valid again

reconfirmed · reaffirmed · prolonged · sustained · maintained · continued · preserved · kept · restored · returned

tenure

term

Fixed period or word

stint · duration · period · mandate · posting · assignment · commission · rotation · cycle

selection

nominated

Formally proposed for selection

commissioned · delegated · assigned · named · elected · picked · confirmed · approved · endorsed · ratified

position

incumbent

Current position holder

executive · chairperson · commissioner · ambassador · judge · governor · minister · secretary · trustee · envoy

Opposites
continuation vs. termination of position

reappointeddismissed

Released from duty

fired · terminated · removed · ousted · sacked

renewal vs. initial appointment

reappointedinaugurated

Formally begun or installed

employment status change

reappointedterminated

Brought to an end

fired · dismissed · laid off · made redundant · let go

Family

reappoint, reappointment, reappointing, reappoints, reappointments, preappointment

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