Synonyms of designated

designated 1 of 2

adjective

as in specified

Related Words

• specified
• named
• termed
• labeled
• denominated
• dubbed
• known
• titled
• celebrated
• renowned
• famed
• christened
• noted
• famous
• baptized
• notable
• tabbed
• noteworthy
• well-known
• remarkable
• exceptional

Dissimilar Words

• unnamed
• unidentified
• anonymous
• nameless
• untitled
• faceless
• unspecified
• innominate
• unbaptized
• undetermined
• unknown
• unchristened
• incognito
• obscure
• unsung
• unheralded
• unheard-of
• uncelebrated

designated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of designate

1

as in set

to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority

the designated time for the meeting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• set
• appointed
• named
• chose
• picked
• specified
• selected
• assigned
• announced
• arranged
• established
• adopted
• determined
• fixed
• preferred
• declared
• published
• coordinated
• pinned (down)
• opted (for)
• settled
• orchestrated
• advertised
• singled (out)

2

as in appointed

to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty

he has yet to designate his successor as head of the firm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appointed
• nominated
• assigned
• named
• constituted
• commissioned
• placed
• attached
• authorized
• delegated
• detailed
• inducted
• elected
• selected
• created
• chose
• instituted
• installed
• ordained
• deputized
• consecrated
• inaugurated
• anointed
• crowned
• deputed
• destined
• drafted
• invested
• instated
• made
• voted (in)
• enthroned
• singled (out)
• handpicked
• throned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismissed
• discharged
• expelled
• fired
• removed
• ejected
• displaced
• evicted
• deposed
• ousted
• dethroned
• threw out
• overthrew
• unseated
• blackballed
• uncrowned
• unmade

3

as in named

to give a name to

he was designated "Air Jordan" by his fans

Synonyms & Similar Words

• named
• labeled
• called
• dubbed
• termed
• nominated
• denominated
• entitled
• specified
• nicknamed
• titled
• styled
• christened
• baptized
• denoted
• branded
• cleped
• renamed
• stigmatized
• tagged
• misnamed
• relabeled
• surnamed
• miscalled
• rechristened
• code-named
• mistitled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of designated

Adjective

Rounded tables naturally encourage conversation and connection because everyone faces one another equally; there's no designated head of the table, and, as Austin points out, there are no bad seats. — Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026

Verb

In a bid to control traffic through the narrow waterway, Iran has designated routes going through their territorial waters. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

As part of the effort, the Treasury Department designated nearly 60 individuals, entities, and vessels accused of helping Iran evade previously existing sanctions. — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026

However, Miller was designated for assignment after just one inning at second base and no plate appearance, making way for Daniel Palencia's return and another roster move. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

The Miami Marlins shook up their bullpen a bit on Sunday, designated for assignment veteran lefty reliever John King and recalling rookie Jack Ralston ahead of their series finale against the Washington Nationals. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026

Since then, her former mate, Shadow, has been seen repeatedly with a bald eagle designated KD-1, the Friends of Big Bear Valley, which operates the livecams, said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Business-flush Osaka, a leading contender, has even designated a mascot for the effort, a talking cat named Fukumaru. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 23 Aug. 2026

In 2017, following a litigation process, Jeanie was designated the controlling owner of the team through 2030. — William Earl, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

The city designated the Wonder Bread Building as a local historic landmark in 2001 at the request of then-owner Sinclair Properties. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing designated

• designated hitter