Designate

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛzəɡˌneɪt/

Designate (verb)

  1. to choose someone for a specific job or role.
  2. to mark or name a place for a special purpose.
  3. to officially give a name or title to something.

Examples

  • They will designate her as the team leader.
  • The committee will designate someone to handle the project.

Common collocations: designate a leader, designate a representative, designate a zone, designate a section, designate a landmark

Synonyms of Designate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Designate

  • when removing someone from a position
  • when not choosing someone or something