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DESIGNATES

(adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Designates.

Designates - as an adjective satellite

Appointed but not yet installed in office

Designates - 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)

Example Sentences

"The red dot designates the location of the main entrance."
"The star on the map designates the capital city."
"The check mark designates items that have been completed."
"The yellow stripe designates a hazardous area."
"The letter 'A' designates the best grade in the class."
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Word Game Points

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

DESIGNATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DESIGNATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, designates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESIGNATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DESIGNATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, designates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESIGNATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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