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to designate
01
to choose someone for a certain position or task
Ditransitive: to designate sb to do sth
Transitive: to designate sb for sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
designate
3rd person singular
designates
Present participle
designating
Past simple
designated
Past participle
designated
Examples
The manager will designate a team lead to coordinate the project.
02
to choose or intend something for a specific purpose or role
Transitive: to designate sth as sth | to designate sth for a purpose
Examples
The organizers designated one tent as the main information center.
03
to officially give a specific title, term, or label to someone or something
Ditransitive: to designate sb/sth a title
Examples
She was designated " Employee of the Month " for her hard work.
04
to show or indicate the exact location of something
Transitive: to designate a location or spot
Examples
The map will designate the location of the new store.
designate
01
officially chosen or named for a position but not yet formally in office
Grammatical Information
Composition
past participle adjective
relational
ungradable
Examples
The president-elect's designate cabinet members will assume their roles next month.
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