Designate

Quick meaning: Designate is an adjective meaning Designated; appointed; chosen.

Meaning

Designated; appointed; chosen.

More Meanings

1. (UK) Used after a role title to indicate that the person has been selected but has yet to take up the role.
2. To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
3. To call by a distinctive title; to name.
4. To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.

Example Sentences

King designate

to designate the boundaries of a country

to designate the rioters who are to be arrested

"Yes, let 'Sister' Davis have a whack at it too," urged George Bland. Tom Davis, who was Joe Matson's particular chum, was designated "Sister" because, in an incautious moment, when first coming to Excelsior Hall, he had shown a picture of his very pretty sister, Mabel.

Word Forms

• designates
• designating
• designated

Synonyms for designate

Depending on context, synonyms include denote, describe, indicate, note, denominate, entitle.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include denominate, specify, assign, depute, delegate, fate.

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