designate
/ˈdɛz.ɪɡ.nət/verb, adjective3 syllables
Designate means: give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person).
Synonyms for designate22
verb, as in give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
verb, as in indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
verb, as in assign a name or title to
adjective, as in appointed but not yet installed in office
What does designate mean?6
verb
give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively“I showed the customer the glove section”
decree or designate beforehand“She was destined to become a great pianist”
design or destine“She was intended to become the director”
assign a name or title to
adjective
appointed but not yet installed in office
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Designate in a sentence
- If there's a large gathering, provide a designated bin for used napkins.Amastan
- When arranging items on the counter, use a designated spot for each.Amastan
- After using art supplies, put them back in their designated place.Amastan
- After you finish using an item, put it back in its designated place.Amastan
- Stay on the designated paths, don't wander off on your own.Amastan
- Stay within the designated play area, don't wander off!Amastan
- In many countries, judges are designated through appointment.Objectivesea
- Keep your shoes in the designated area, not scattered.Amastan
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of designate
as a verb
- past tense
- designated
- present participle
- designating
- third-person singular
- designates
- past participle
- designated