Meaning & Definition of word "Designate"
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Designate
/ˈdɛz.ɪɡ.neɪt/
noun:
- 1. a person or thing that is designated.
- Example: The designate will assume their role after the election.
verb:
- 1. to officially assign a specified status or role to someone or something.
- Example: The committee decided to designate her as the new chairperson.
- 2. to mark or indicate; to specify.
- Example: The map will designate the locations of all the historical sites.
- 3. to name or entitle; to call by a specific name.
- Example: He was designated as the team's captain for the upcoming tournament.
Etymology
From Latin 'designare', meaning 'to mark out, designate' and from 'de-' plus 'signare', to sign.
Common Phrases and Expressions
designate as:
to officially assign a particular status or role to someone or something
designated driver:
a person who is chosen to drive others home, especially after drinking
designated hitter:
a player in baseball who bats for the pitcher
Related Words
designation:
the act of appointing or naming someone to a position
designator:
someone who designates or assigns
designative:
serving to designate or indicate
Slang Meanings of designate
Meaning: to label someone or something informally
Example Sentence: He's the designated smartass of the group.
Meaning: to mark something for a specific use or purpose in casual terms
Example Sentence: That room is designated as the party zone.