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Definition of designated : of Designate

Synonyms:

selected

charged, consigned, assigned, appointed, delegated, named, entrusted

categorized, assorted, sorted, classified, pigeonholed, grouped, cast, ordered, classed, arranged, typed

cued, motioned, marked, noted, indicated, signaled, gestured, notified, nodded, pointed out, symbolized, gesticulated, waved, shrugged, alerted, pointed, denoted, winked, prompted, flagged, branded, beckoned, stamped, tagged, nudged, ticketed, guided, betokened, labeled

christened, termed, titled, identified, called

confirmed, licensed, warranted, permitted, consented, commissioned, authorized, enfranchised, validated, affirmed, assented, deputized, entitled, countersigned, approved, notarized, blessed, sanctioned, enabled, certified, empowered, denominated, authenticated, agreed, ordained

Usage examples:

• They made signs that they had brought a present of farinha to the young white lady, as they designated Ellen; not by words, however, but by putting a piece of white bark on their own brown cheeks. - "On the Banks of the Amazon", W.H.G. Kingston.
• Without a tremor, my mind clear and alert, I advanced to the point designated, and stood erect, facing the south; an instant, and Le Gaire's shoulders were touching mine. - "Love Under Fire", Randall Parrish.
• Judith led the way directly into the elevator and designated Markue's floor. - "Linda Condon", Joseph Hergesheimer.