designate

[dez-ig-neyt, dez-ig-nit, -neyt] / ˈdɛz ɪgˌneɪt, ˈdɛz ɪg nɪt, -ˌneɪt /

VERB

name, entitle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

label nominate

STRONG

baptize call christen denominate dub nickname style term title

WEAK

cognominate

VERB

specify as selection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allocate allot appoint appropriate assign authorize choose define describe earmark elect mark name nominate set aside stipulate

STRONG

apportion characterize charge commission connote constitute delegate denote depute deputize dictate evidence favor finger indicate individualize make opt peg pick pinpoint prefer show single slot tag tap

WEAK

button down mete pin down put down for reseve set apart tab

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse disallow ignore keep refuse reject

STRONG

conceal deny dislike hide lose refute veto

Example Sentences

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This lets you designate someone to handle your legal and financial affairs should you be unable to do so.

From MarketWatch

But it also noted that Albania's 2023 decision to designate the Vjosa -- one of Europe's last wild rivers -- as a national park had helped block dozens of planned dams there.

From Barron's

In that event, “the Chairman’s designated successor shall immediately assume the position of the Chairman.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. removed Sharaa from a list of designated terrorists last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the independent Atlantic League, the league has run several years of testing on a “double hook” rule: when a team removes its starting pitcher, it loses its designated hitter.

From Los Angeles Times

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