Definition of designate

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  • designate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • designate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
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Definition of designate

  • decree or designate beforehand (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. destine
    2. doom
    3. fate
  • indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. indicate
    2. point
    3. show
  • give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. assign
    2. delegate
    3. depute
  • design or destine (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. destine
    2. intend
    3. specify
  • assign a name or title to (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. denominate
  • appointed but not yet installed in office (adjective)

See definition of designate in Merriam Webster