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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The first one was the Peak District in 1951 and the most recent was the South Downs, which was designated in 2010.

From BBC

The route has now been designated England's newest National Trail following a £5.5m upgrade improving surfacing, signage and accessibility.

From BBC

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday designated the transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity," despite opposition by the United States and some European countries.

From Barron's

A Ford spokesman said the company doesn’t designate parking spots for company and competitor vehicles at its corporate facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2024, diapers were included in the recycling drive, with residents required to write their names on designated bin bags.

From Barron's

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