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1
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
- the designated time for the meeting
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2
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
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- appoint,
- assign,
- attach,
- commission,
- constitute,
- detail,
- name,
- nominate,
- place
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3
to give a name to
- he was designated "Air Jordan" by his fans
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The first known use of designate was in 1596
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