Designate — synonyms, definition

1. designate (Verb)

acclaim allocate allot appoint appropriate assign authorise authorize baptise baptize bestow brand call cast categorise categorize characterise characterize christen classify • • •

designate (Verb) — Assign a name or title to.

designate (Verb) — Allocate a task to a person.

designate (Verb) — Make clear (e.g. with a sign) which place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively. ex. "he designated his opponents"

designate (Verb) — Decree or designate beforehand. ex. "She was designated to become a great pianist"

designate (Verb) — Design or destine.

appoint charge inform ordain plan advance aim break bump calculate call attention cast delegate demote denote depute design devolve direct elevate finger kick downstairs kick upstairs label mandate • • •

2. designate (Adjective)

designate (Adjective) — Appointed but not yet installed in office.