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designate

[ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt]

designate Definition

  • 1to officially give someone or something a particular description or name
  • 2to choose someone for a particular job
  • 3to mark or point out something

Using designate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "designate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The manager designated her as the team leader.

  • Example

    The area has been designated as a wildlife sanctuary.

  • Example

    The committee designated him to be the spokesperson.

  • Example

    The signpost designates the way to the beach.

  • Example

    The judge designated a new trial date.

designate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for designate

Antonyms for designate

Phrases with designate

  • a person who abstains from alcohol and is responsible for driving others who have been drinking

    Example

    We always make sure to have a designate driver when we go out drinking.

  • to reserve or allocate something for a specific purpose

    Example

    The company designated a portion of its profits for charitable donations.

  • to officially classify or identify something as a particular thing

    Example

    The government designated the area as a disaster zone.

Origins of designate

from Latin 'designatus', past participle of 'designare', meaning 'to mark out'

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Summary: designate in Brief

To 'designate' [ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt] is to officially assign a name, label, or role to someone or something. It can also mean to mark or point out something. Examples include 'The manager designated her as the team leader' and 'The signpost designates the way to the beach.' Phrases include 'designate driver,' referring to a sober driver, and 'designate something for something,' meaning to reserve something for a specific purpose.