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designate

The correct spelling is designate.

How to pronounce designate

verb

IPA: /ˈdɛzɪɡ.neɪt/

Say it like: Des-ina-te

The correct spelling is designate. To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description For example: "to designate the boundaries of a country"

Usage Examples

to designate the boundaries of a country

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
  2. 2.To call by a distinctive title; to name.
  3. 3.To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty; — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.

adjective

  1. 1.Designated; appointed; chosen.
  2. 2.Used after a role title to indicate that the person has been selected but has yet to take up the role.

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