designates
Points out formally
Designates is the third-person singular of designate, meaning to officially name, assign, or mark something for a particular purpose.
A committee designates a spokesperson.
A sign designates the exit.
The government designates protected wilderness areas.
The word carries formal or official weight—casual choices are rarely designated.
Propose as candidate
- selectCarefully pick from options
- electChoose by vote
- commissionPayment for services rendered
- delegateEntrust authority to another
install · inaugurate · invest · ordain · consecrate · anoint · accredit · confirm
Visible impression or sign
- tagIdentifier or classifier
- brandCompany's product line name
- identifyEstablish who or what
- nameIdentifying word for someone
title · term · call · dub · style · characterize · classify · categorize
Require as condition
- prescribeOfficially recommend treatment
- defineState precise meaning
- detailSingle small element
- enumerateList items individually
delineate · itemize · pinpoint · identify · articulate · outline · describe · set forth
Expresses or represents meaning
- representsStands in for
- symbolizesStands for abstractly
- meansMethod or resources
- indicatesShows or points to
connotes · implies · suggests · stands for · expresses · conveys · embodies · typifies
nominate
Propose as candidate
- selectCarefully pick from options
- electChoose by vote
- commissionPayment for services rendered
delegate · install · inaugurate · invest · ordain · consecrate · anoint · accredit · confirm · ratify
mark
Visible impression or sign
name · title · term · call · dub · style · characterize · classify · categorize · stamp
stipulate
Require as condition
enumerate · delineate · itemize · pinpoint · identify · articulate · outline · describe · set forth · spell out
signifies
Expresses or represents meaning
- representsStands in for
- symbolizesStands for abstractly
- meansMethod or resources
indicates · connotes · implies · suggests · stands for · expresses · conveys · embodies · typifies · epitomizes
empower
Grant authority or confidence
- permitOfficial written authorization
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- licenseFormal grant of permission
warrant · accredit · validate · legitimize · certify · approve · endorse · consent · enact · authenticate
allocate
Designate for specific use
task · commission · mandate · vest · depute · allot · apportion · confer · bestow · grant
designatesobscures
Makes difficult to perceive
generalizes · randomizes · conflates · blurs · muddles
- designated driverAbstaining volunteer behind wheel
- designated areaSpace assigned for purpose
- designated hittersNon-fielding offensive specialists
- landmark designationOfficial historic site status
- designated survivorsLeaders kept apart for continuity
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