designate
Translation
to appoint, to specify, to name
Examples
This area is designated as a national park.
This area is designated as a national park.
He was designated to lead the team.
He was designated to lead the team.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((as sth.)) to officially name (sb./sth.) as (sth.) This area is designated as a national park.
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to choose (sb.) to do a particular job He was designated to lead the team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: appoint, nominate, specify, assign, name
Etymology
From Latin 'designatus', past participle of 'designare' (to mark out). Same root as 'design'.
Memory Tips
To 'de-SIGN-ate' is to officially put a 'sign' on someone or something for a specific role or purpose.