Designate

Synonyms of designate

• name
• appoint
• assign

Antonyms of designate

• ignore
• disregard
• unassign

Collocations of designate

designate a leader

Frequency: 70 %

The committee decided to designate a leader for the project.

designate a spokesperson

Frequency: 60 %

The company designated a spokesperson to address the media.

designate a location

Frequency: 50 %

The map clearly designates the location of the new building.

designate a time

Frequency: 45 %

Please designate a time for our meeting tomorrow.

designate a purpose

Frequency: 40 %

The sign on the door designates the purpose of this room.

Idiomatic Expressions for designate

• Phrase: designate a place as
  Meaning: to officially assign a specific place for a particular purpose
  Usage: The city council designated the park as a protected wildlife habitat.