GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Designate , a. [L. designatus, p. p. of designare. See Design, v. t.] Designated; appointed; chosen. [R.]
   Sir G. Buck.
   
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   Designate , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Designated; p. pr. & vb. n. Designating.]
   To mark out and make known; to point out; to name; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description; to specify; as, to designate the boundaries of a country; to designate the rioters who are to be arrested.
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   To call by a distinctive title; to name.
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   To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty; -- with to or for; as, to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.
   Syn. -- To name; denominate; style; entitle; characterize; describe.
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