definition of
designate

[1] #1 designate v. [denominate] assign a name or title to. wn

[2] #2 designate v. [delegate, depute, assign] give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person). wn

[3] #3 designate s. appointed but not yet installed in office. wn

[4] #4 designate v. [indicate, point, show] indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively; "I showed the customer the glove section"; "He pointed to the empty parking space"; "he indicated his opponents". wn

[5] #5 designate v. [destine, fate, doom] decree or designate beforehand; "She was destined to become a great pianist". wn