designieren
Translation
to designate, to appoint, to nominate
Examples
Er wurde zum Nachfolger designiert.
He was designated as the successor.
Sie designierten ihn zum Vorsitzenden.
They designated him as chairman.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((as sth. / to be sth.)) to designate sb. as sth. / to be sth. They designated him as chairman.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ernennen (to appoint), bestimmen (to determine); Antonyms: abberufen (to recall)
Etymology
From Latin 'designare' (to mark out, appoint). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'designate'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'designate'. The meaning is almost identical, making it easy to remember for English speakers. It's often used in formal or political contexts.