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

It has been designated a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States and the European Union. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Another feature is designated office space for the hall director and resident assistants meet with students in an area that is outside of their personal rooms. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

Some of the land in this area, which sits just south of the Boise River, was previously designated for future development in the city of Star. — Rose Evans august 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2026

Hamas is designated a terrorist organization by the US and European Union. — Dan Williams, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026

In China, where the typhoon is expected to make landfall between late Sunday and early Monday, authorities ​have designated ⁠Dolphin as an orange-category typhoon — the second-highest level. — Reuters, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026

During the last round of internal fighting, the United Nations designated Yemen as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with more than 22 million people – three-quarters of the population – in desperate need of aid and protection. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Jorge Mateo has been designated for assignment, and thus ends the Braves’ shortstop dilemma. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The dispute escalated in early March, when the Pentagon designated the company a supply-chain risk. — Luke Fountain,emily Wilkins, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing designated

• designated hitter