designate Synonyms
Another word for designate
• verb (Context 1)
To officially assign, set aside, or give a specified status or purpose to something.
"The city council voted to assign the historic downtown district as a pedestrian-only zone."
• verb (Context 2)
To appoint or select someone officially to hold a specific office, role, or duty.
"The board will appoint an interim director to oversee operations until a permanent successor is hired."
• verb (Context 3)
To signify, indicate, or identify something by a distinctive name, symbol, or mark.
"On this topographical map, dotted red lines denote seasonal hiking trails."
• adjective (Context 4)
Appointed or chosen for an office or position, but not yet officially installed (usually placed immediately after the noun it modifies).
"The prime minister elect held a series of briefings with cabinet advisors before the swearing-in ceremony."
Opposites of designate
The opposite of designate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: