Synonyms of designates

designates

verb

present tense third-person singular of designate

1

as in chooses

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

• chooses
• sets
• selects
• appoints
• specifies
• picks
• announces
• establishes
• determines
• names
• arranges
• assigns
• adopts
• prefers
• fixes
• declares
• publishes
• coordinates
• advertises
• orchestrates
• settles
• opts (for)
• pins (down)
• singles (out)

2

as in appoints

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

• appoints
• nominates
• constitutes
• assigns
• names
• attaches
• authorizes
• elects
• chooses
• details
• commissions
• inducts
• selects
• creates
• places
• delegates
• ordains
• inaugurates
• anoints
• consecrates
• installs
• institutes
• invests
• deputizes
• makes
• instates
• deputes
• crowns
• votes (in)
• enthrones
• destines
• handpicks
• singles (out)
• drafts
• thrones

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismisses
• expels
• removes
• discharges
• fires
• displaces
• ejects
• evicts
• ousts
• deposes
• unseats
• dethrones
• overthrows
• unmakes
• throws out
• uncrowns
• blackballs

3

as in calls

to give a name to

he was designated "Air Jordan" by his fans

Synonyms & Similar Words

• calls
• names
• nominates
• dubs
• entitles
• labels
• denominates
• terms
• specifies
• titles
• christens
• styles
• denotes
• baptizes
• nicknames
• clepes
• stigmatizes
• renames
• tags
• brands
• misnames
• relabels
• miscalls
• code-names
• mistitles
• surnames
• rechristens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of designates

Algerian state media reported, without presenting evidence, contact between Emirati diplomats and the Movement for the Autonomy of Kabylie, or MAK, which Algeria designates a terrorist organization. — Tareq Alotaiba, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

For example, Seychelles’ constitution designates three national languages, of which French is one. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026

For example, if the consignor designates a royalty rate of 7 percent of the hammer price, then Bonhams will match 7 percent of the buyer’s premium for the lot. — Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

The bare lot covers about two-thirds of an acre in an area governed by the Barber Valley Specific Plan, which designates it for offices or commercial space. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026

The President, with the consent of the Senate, designates one of the Commissioners to serve as Chairman. — Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

With the deal, John Malone’s Liberty Broadband ceased to be a direct shareholder in Charter and no longer designates directors for election to the Charter board. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

The state Constitution currently designates the superintendent of public instruction and judicial, school, county and city offices as nonpartisan. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services designates the level of trauma care hospitals in the state can provide based on standards set by the American College of Surgeons. — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2026