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

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

Veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel was designated for assignment, as reported Sunday, to make room to add Peralta to the active roster. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 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

Also, the Brewers designated RHP Carlos Rodriguez for assignment. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

The right-hander had been designated for assignment earlier Monday. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

The White Sox designated him for assignment and traded him to the Washington Nationals during Opening Day week this year. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 28 July 2026

Putting sentiment aside, the Chicago Cubs designated Jameson Taillon for assignment on Monday, cutting loose one of the most respected players in their clubhouse to continue reshaping their pitching staff. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 27 July 2026

The award was valued at $1 million, with 10% designated for scholarships. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026

Phrases Containing designated

• designated hitter