Entry Word: designate

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority <the designated time for the meeting> — see appoint 1
2 to pick (someone) by oneʼs authority for a specific position or duty <he has yet to designate his successor as head of the firm> — see appoint 2
3 to give a name to <he was designated “Air Jordan” by his fans> — see name 1