designate
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(verb) assign a designation to |
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Synonyms: denominate |
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Related Words: denote, label, number |
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(satellite adjective) appointed but not yet installed in office |
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(verb) give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) |
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Synonyms: assign, delegate, depute |
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Related Words: advance, appoint, break, bump, cast, charge, delegate, demote, depute, devolve, elevate, kick downstairs, kick upstairs, mandate, place, post, promote, raise, reassign, regiment, relegate, task, transfer, upgrade |
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(verb) design or destine; "She was intended to become the director" |
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Synonyms: destine, intend, specify |
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Related Words: aim, calculate, design, direct, mean, plan, slate |
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(verb) decree or designate beforehand; "She was destined to become a great pianist" |
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Synonyms: destine, doom, fate |
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Related Words: ordain |
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