English Synonym Finder

designate

Definitions

To officially assign a specified status, name, or job to someone or something.

To point out or show clearly; to indicate or specify.

To select or set aside for a particular purpose or duty.

Examples

The committee will designate a new chairperson during the meeting tomorrow.

Please designate a specific area in the garden where we should plant the roses.

Synonyms

appoint nominate select assign specify choose label

Antonyms

revoke dismiss remove ignore neglect cancel withdraw