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

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

Yet, today, the State Department lists five times as many groups with extremist ideologies, as were designated in 2001, Hoffman noted. — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2026

Abu Dhabi has designated the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization since 2014 and made countering political Islam a pillar of its regional policy. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

After transferring to Ole Miss, he was designated Austin Simmons’ backup – until Simmons got hurt. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

After the game, the Giants designated right-hander Spencer Bivens for assignment and claimed another pitcher, right-hander Duncan Davitt, from the Atlanta Braves and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

For those with kids, Family Concierge is designated for families who want the non-Adults-Only extras. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Edward Jones has also been designated a Champion Partner of Duke athletics, and the firm’s name will appear on the Duke Champions Club Presented by Edward Jones. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2026

In August, the health board designated a $250,000 fund for rat abatement — so far the only public money specifically earmarked to combat the nuisance in the state. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing designated

• designated hitter