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Synonyms
des·ig·nate (dĕźĭg-nāt́)

[Latin dēsignāre, dēsignāt-, dē-, de-, + signāre, to mark (from signum, sign; see sekw-1).]

transitive verb: -nat·ed, -nat·ing, -nates. 

  1. To indicate or specify; point out.
  2. To give a name or title to; characterize.
  3. To select and set aside for a duty, an office, or a purpose. See synonyms at allocate See synonyms at appoint

adjective 

Appointed but not yet installed in office: the commissioner designate.

derivatives

deśig·nátive
adjective
deśig·nátor
noun