designate

US /ˈdez.ɪɡ.neɪt/

UK /ˈdez.ɪɡ.neɪt/

1.

appoint (someone) to a specified office or post

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The committee will designate a new chairperson next month.

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He was designated as the team leader.

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appoint nominate select choose elect

2.

officially assign a specified status or quality to

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The area was designated a national park.

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These seats are designated for staff only.

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assign allocate earmark set aside reserve

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design designer fashion designer interior designer designated driver designated hitter have designs on