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to designate
01
déléguer
to choose someone for a certain position or task
Ditransitive: to designate sb to do sth
Transitive: to designate sb for sth
Exemples
The committee will designate a spokesperson to address the media.
Le comité désignera un porte-parole pour s'adresser aux médias.
02
désigner, assigner
to choose or intend something for a specific purpose or role
Transitive: to designate sth as sth | to designate sth for a purpose
Exemples
The artist designated her final painting as a gift for the museum.
L'artiste a désigné sa dernière peinture comme un cadeau pour le musée.
03
désigner, nommer
to officially give a specific title, term, or label to someone or something
Ditransitive: to designate sb/sth a title
Exemples
She was designated the team captain by her coach.
Elle a été désignée capitaine de l'équipe par son entraîneur.
04
désigner, indiquer
to show or indicate the exact location of something
Transitive: to designate a location or spot
Exemples
The guide designated the entrance to the museum on the map.
Le guide a désigné l'entrée du musée sur la carte.
designate
01
officially chosen or named for a position but not yet formally in office
Exemples
She is the designate manager, starting her duties next week.
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