designate
/ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/
appoint, name
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To officially name or select someone or something for a particular purpose or role.
"The committee designated her as the new chairperson."
- 2.
To indicate or mark something with a specific name, symbol, or for a particular use.
"Areas for parking are clearly designated."
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The manager will designate a team leader for the new project.
The manager will appoint a team leader for the new project.
Please designate a specific time for our meeting tomorrow.
Please specify a particular time for our meeting tomorrow.
This area is designated as a no-smoking zone.
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How do you pronounce designate?
designate is pronounced [/ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does designate mean?
designate means "appoint, name". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is designate?
designate is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with designate?
Example: "The manager will designate a team leader for the new project." — used to mean "appoint, name".
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