designate

/ˈdɛz.ɪɡ.nət/

UK: /ˈdɛz.ɪɡ.neɪt/

DƐZ · ɪɡ · nət (3 syllables)

English Adj Top 33,063

Definition

Designated; appointed; chosen.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dēsignātus, perfect passive participle of designō, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of design.

Example Sentences

"King designate"