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- pronunciation:
- de
zihg
neIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Parts
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
designates, designating, designated |
definition 1: |
to point out or name.
Yellow paint designates the trees that are to be cut down.- synonyms:
- label
- similar words:
- distinguish, identify, indicate, point
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definition 2: |
to stand for or mean.
A white flag designates surrender.- synonyms:
- denote, indicate, stand for
- similar words:
- characterize, define, depict, imply, represent, suggest, symbolize
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definition 3: |
to choose for a particular job or purpose.
The king designated her the messenger because she ran so swiftly.- synonyms:
- appoint, assign, name
- similar words:
- call, choose, delegate, elect, nominate, pick, select
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related words: |
allot, cast, constitute, denote, mean, reserve, set, term, title |
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derivations: |
designative (adj.), designatory (adj.), designator (n.) |
Word Builder: designate +
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