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- transitive verb, adjective
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- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
de
zihg
neIt
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| inflections: |
designates, designating, designated |
| definition 1: |
to distinguish by means of description, marks, name, or the like; specify.
The committee designated those houses that would have to be removed to make way for the highway.The announcement designated the winners of the essay competition.- synonyms:
- earmark, label, mark, name, specify
- similar words:
- distinguish, identify, indicate, point, stipulate
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| definition 2: |
to stand for, mean, or indicate.
Formerly, the word "courtesy" designated all the knightly virtues, including strength and courage.- synonyms:
- denote, indicate, signify, stand for
- similar words:
- characterize, connote, define, depict, imply, represent, suggest, symbolize
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| definition 3: |
to choose (someone or something) to serve in a particular capacity or for a particular purpose.
The President designated her as chair of the commission.The head of the mob designated him to carry out the murder.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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Who designated YOU the leader here?[verb + smby/smth + noun/adj
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- synonyms:
- appoint, assign, name
- similar words:
- call, choose, delegate, earmark, elect, nominate, pick, select
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| definition 4: |
to place in a particular category; characterize.
The courts designated all shoplifting as larceny.- synonyms:
- categorize, classify
- similar words:
- brand, characterize, class, define, identify, label, name, tag
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| related words: |
allocate, allot, cast, constitute, denote, make, mean, pin down, qualify, reserve, set, style, term, title |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| pronunciation: |
dez
ihg
niht
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| definition: |
having been appointed to a position but not yet serving in it.
- synonyms:
- elect
- similar words:
- assigned, chosen
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| derivations: |
designative (adj.), designatory (adj.), designator (n.) |
Word Builder: designate +
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