designate
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description.
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I've dyed stuff before it's really easy!!! just don't use a pot meant for cooking. designate an old shitty one that's only for dye if you can
Iranian president calls Zaidi as PM-designate signals Iraq could be mediator https://www.europesays.com/iran/100284/ BAGHDAD — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi on Tues…
'Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, will be given the power under the National Security Act to designate proxy groups, such as those thought to be behind the recent attacks on the Jewish community, as a foreign inte…
Per Ken Rosenthal, the Marlins designate Chris Paddack for assignment #FantasyBaseball #MLB
Happy Cinco de Mayo from the City of Atlanta! Enjoy the celebrations, designate a driver, and keep our city safe for everyone. Have a wonderful day, Atlanta!
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To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description.
to designate the boundaries of a country
“I've dyed stuff before it's really easy!!! just don't use a pot meant for cooking. designate an old shitty one that's only for dye if you can”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Iranian president calls Zaidi as PM-designate signals Iraq could be mediator https://www.europesays.com/iran/100284/ BAGHDAD — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi on Tuesday evening to congratulate him on…”
— Bluesky· May 2026“'Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, will be given the power under the National Security Act to designate proxy groups, such as those thought to be behind the recent attacks on the Jewish community, as a foreign intelligence service.' www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(UK) Used after a role title to indicate that the person has been selected but has yet to take up the role.
“Per Ken Rosenthal, the Marlins designate Chris Paddack for assignment #FantasyBaseball #MLB”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Happy Cinco de Mayo from the City of Atlanta! Enjoy the celebrations, designate a driver, and keep our city safe for everyone. Have a wonderful day, Atlanta!”
— Bluesky· May 2026“.......................... CANADA'S NEW GG (DESIGNATE) ..................”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Braves Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment”
— Bluesky· May 2026“JUST IN: IRAQI PM-DESIGNATE TELLS IRANIAN PREZ THAT BAGHDAD CAN HELP CONTRIBUTE TO MEDIATING ROLE BETWEEN IRAN & U.S. - POST ON X X”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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Designated; appointed; chosen.
Designate means: Designated; appointed; chosen.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
designate means: Designated; appointed; chosen.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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