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

The engine has recently been designated the F143 and is being developed to meet requirements for long-range, stand-off strike capabilities. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

Zahnd met with investigators in his office and was designated a federal prosecutor to work on the case. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Urquidy, designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, was claimed off waivers Thursday. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

The Yankees designated Cabrera for assignment on Wednesday to make room on the 40-man roster for Clarke Schmidt. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

How TADs work Tax Allocation Districts are designated areas where property tax revenue growth is diverted from governments and used to fund development and infrastructure improvements within that district. — Patreece Hutcherson, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026

In Tuesday’s corresponding move, the Sox designated pitcher José Urquidy for assignment. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

That touchdown will be the 13th for this particular booster, which is designated 1097. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Commission on Elections Chairman Erwin Garcia reported that Cotabato City has been put under the commission’s control, with an administrator to be designated after a shooting late Sunday killed three people and injured 15 others. — Teresa Cerojano, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing designated

• designated hitter