What is another word for held office?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛld ˈɒfɪs] (IPA) 
There are many different phrases that can be used as synonyms for the term "held office." Some common examples include "served in office," "occupied a position of power," "held a governmental role," "held public office," "assumed an official position," and "took up a political post." Other less common alternatives might include phrases like "held political office," "held an elected position," "held a public service role," or "assumed a position of authority." Ultimately, the choice of which synonym to use will depend on the context of the sentence and the speaker's intended meaning, but all of these phrases convey the same basic concept of someone having assumed a position of official power or authority.
