Antonyms for designate


Grammar : Verb
Spell : verb dez-ig-neyt; adjective dez-ig-nit, -neyt
Phonetic Transcription : verb ˈdɛz ɪgˌneɪt; adjective ˈdɛz ɪg nɪt, -ˌneɪt


Definition of designate

Origin :
  • 1640s, from Latin designatus, past participle of designare (see design (v.)).
  • verb name, entitle
  • verb specify as selection
Example sentences :
  • Ye see, Mr. Curzoin'—for so they both agreed to designate me.
  • Extract from : « The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete » by Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
  • The word is used to designate an interval, a position, or an angle.
  • Extract from : « Practical Mechanics for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe
  • If you wish to designate them because of their color, you cannot use a false term.
  • Extract from : « Sparkling Gems of Race Knowledge Worth Reading » by Various
  • It may be correctly used to designate any division of the useful arts.
  • Extract from : « The Classification of Patents » by United States Patent Office
  • You should also designate a specific length of time to work with self-hypnosis.
  • Extract from : « A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis » by Melvin Powers
  • That was the quaint term by which Tommy was wont to designate Miss Owen.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Shoemaker » by J. W. Keyworth
  • A term used to designate a metal barrier or guard on a part of a tool.
  • Extract from : « Carpentry for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe
  • He dared not to designate his enemies face to face and by name.
  • Extract from : « Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 1 of 3) » by John Morley
  • That the word could also be employed to designate a sinful party was a revelation to me.
  • Extract from : « Novel Notes » by Jerome K. Jerome
  • These names are used to designate capitals and small letters.
  • Extract from : « Up To Date Business » by Various

Synonyms for designate

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