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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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A wildlife haven in Ayrshire has been "trashed" due to a four-year wait over whether or not to designate the site for protection, according to environmental campaigners.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

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 • Mar. 25, 2026

Immigrant parents can choose to leave the country with their children or to designate someone to care for them, Bis said, which “is consistent with past administration’s policies.”

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

At that length, the Dodgers won’t need to designate long relievers to piggyback Ohtani’s starts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The fair prompted President Harrison to designate October 12 a national holiday, Columbus Day, which today serves to anchor a few thousand parades and a three-day weekend.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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