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DESIGNATE

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Designate.

Designate - as an adjective satellite

Appointed but not yet installed in office

Designate - as a verb

Assign a name or title to

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
denominate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

Example: "I showed the customer the glove section"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indicatepointshow
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inform
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Decree or designate beforehand

Example: "She was destined to become a great pianist"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
destinedoomfate

Design or destine

Example: "She was intended to become the director"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
destineintendspecify
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plan
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Designate - as an adjective

Designated; appointed; chosen.

Used after a role title to indicate that the person has been selected but has yet to take up the role.

Example Sentences

"They designated her as the team leader."
"The committee designated a new spokesperson."
"The company designated the office space for meetings."
"They will designate a specific area for parking."
"The government designated the site as a national park."
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Word Game Points

Is DESIGNATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, designate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESIGNATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DESIGNATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, designate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESIGNATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DESIGNATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, designate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESIGNATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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