designate
Translation
to designate, to appoint, to specify, to name
Examples
This area was designated a national park.
This area was designated a national park.
He was designated as team captain.
He was designated as team captain.
Please designate a time for the meeting.
Please designate a time for the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((as sth.)) to officially give (sb./sth.) a particular status or name This area was designated a national park.
Similar Words
Synonyms: appoint, nominate, specify, assign
Etymology
From Latin 'designare' (to mark out). 'de-' (out) + 'signare' (to mark), from 'signum' (mark, sign).
Memory Tips
To 'de-sign-ate' is to put a 'sign' on something or someone for a specific purpose.