Synonyms for designate

Other words for “designate”, grouped by meaning.

We found 13 synonyms for “designate”. The most common are denominate, delegate, depute, assign, indicate.

verb assign a name or title to

verb give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

verb indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

verb decree or designate beforehand

verb design or destine

adjective appointed but not yet installed in office

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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