 designate |
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| 1. | [ verb ] assign a designation to | |
| Synonyms: | denominate | |
| Related terms: | denote label number denomination designation denomination | |
| 2. | [ verb ] give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) | |
| Synonyms: | assign delegate depute | |
| Related terms: | appoint place transfer delegate promote demote cast mandate post place cast mandate devolve regiment task assignment appointment delegate delegating delegacy | |
| 3. | [ verb ] decree or designate beforehand | |
| Synonyms: | doom destine fate | |
| Examples: | "She was destined to become a great pianist" |
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| Related terms: | ordain Destiny destination | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] appointed but not yet installed in office | |
| Related terms: | incoming | |
| 5. | [ verb ] design or destine | |
| Synonyms: | intend destine specify | |
| Examples: | "She was intended to become the director" |
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| Related terms: | plan design calculate slate mean destination | |
| Similar spelling: |
designated designative design designatum designer designed designation designedly designing |
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