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designates

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 Five-Year Plan designates quantum as one of seven frontier technologies, with coordinated commercialization efforts focused on a smaller set of institutions.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Most of these retirements are located in regions of the country the North American Electric Reliability Corporation designates as having an “elevated risk” of electricity shortages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

This document designates someone to handle medical issues on your behalf, giving them the ability to communicate with your doctors.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

The CPB designates 6% of its funding for that purpose, most of which benefits rural stations.

From Salon • May 18, 2025

Denmark gives its citizens the choice of three official genders: male, female, and X.The White House designates a gender-neutral bathroom for visitors and staff.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater