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)
denominateHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assigndelegatedeputeHypernyms (Closely Related)
appointchargeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
Example: "I showed the customer the glove section"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indicatepointshowHypernyms (Closely Related)
informHyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is DESIGNATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, designate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordDESIGNATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is DESIGNATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, designate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDESIGNATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.