designate /ˈdɛz.ɪɡ.neɪt/verb 3/ˈdɛz.ɪɡ.nət/ adjective 2forms 3 verb3 •To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or descriptionto designate the rioters who are to be arrested •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. •To call by a distinctive title; to name. designate /ˈdɛz.ɪɡ.nət/ adjective2 •Designated; appointed; chosen. •Used after a role title to indicate that the person has been selected but has yet to take up the role. formsdesignated · designating · designates