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Synonyms for designate
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : verb dez-ig-neyt; adjective dez-ig-nit, -neyt |
| Phonetic Transcription : verb ˈdɛz ɪgˌneɪt; adjective ˈdɛz ɪg nɪt, -ˌneɪt |
Top 10 synonyms for designate Other synonyms for the word designate
- apportion
- baptize
- button down
- call
- characterize
- charge
- christen
- cognominate
- commission
- connote
- constitute
- delegate
- denominate
- denote
- depute
- deputize
- dictate
- dub
- elect
- evidence
- favor
- finger
- indicate
- individualize
- label
- make
- mark
- mete
- name
- nickname
- nominate
- opt
- peg
- pick
- pin down
- pinpoint
- prefer
- put down for
- reseve
- set apart
- set aside
- show
- single
- slot
- stipulate
- style
- tab
- tag
- tap
- term
- title
Définition of designate
Origin :- 1640s, from Latin designatus, past participle of designare (see design (v.)).
- verb name, entitle
- verb specify as selection
- Ye see, Mr. Curzoin'—for so they both agreed to designate me.
- Extract from : « The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete » by Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
- The word is used to designate an interval, a position, or an angle.
- Extract from : « Practical Mechanics for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe
- If you wish to designate them because of their color, you cannot use a false term.
- Extract from : « Sparkling Gems of Race Knowledge Worth Reading » by Various
- It may be correctly used to designate any division of the useful arts.
- Extract from : « The Classification of Patents » by United States Patent Office
- You should also designate a specific length of time to work with self-hypnosis.
- Extract from : « A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis » by Melvin Powers
- That was the quaint term by which Tommy was wont to designate Miss Owen.
- Extract from : « The Golden Shoemaker » by J. W. Keyworth
- A term used to designate a metal barrier or guard on a part of a tool.
- Extract from : « Carpentry for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe
- He dared not to designate his enemies face to face and by name.
- Extract from : « Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 1 of 3) » by John Morley
- That the word could also be employed to designate a sinful party was a revelation to me.
- Extract from : « Novel Notes » by Jerome K. Jerome
- These names are used to designate capitals and small letters.
- Extract from : « Up To Date Business » by Various
Antonyms for designate
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