World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesdésigner
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /de.zi.ɡne/
"Le conseil a décidé de désigner un nouveau directeur."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
3 senses- 1
To formally choose, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office, role, or position.
"The committee will designate a new chairperson for the upcoming environmental project." - 2
To officially specify, identify, or mark something for a particular purpose or use.
"This parking space is designated exclusively for vehicles with electric charging needs."
- 1
Having been officially appointed to an office or position but not yet formally installed or inaugurated.
"The president-elect announced several key cabinet members alongside the vice-president designate."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb 'designare', meaning 'to mark out, point out, or describe', combining 'de-' (out, off) and 'signare' (to mark, from signum 'sign'). It entered the English language in the 16th century, shifting from general physical marking to specifically pointing out, naming, or appointing someone for a role or function.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Designate"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Designate" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
désigner
Transliteration: /de.zi.ɡne/
"Le conseil a décidé de désigner un nouveau directeur."
bezeichnen
Transliteration: /bəˈtsaɪ̯çnən/
"Die Stadt hat einen Bereich als Fußgängerzone bezeichnet."
designare
Transliteration: /de.ziˈɡna.re/
"Hanno dovuto designare un nuovo responsabile per il progetto."
designar
Transliteration: /de.siɣˈnaɾ/
"La directiva se reunió para designar al nuevo coordinador."
designar
Transliteration: /de.ziɡˈnaɾ/
"Eles vão designar uma nova equipe para a auditoria."
नामित करना
Transliteration: namit karna
"समिति ने बैठक के लिए एक नई तारीख़ नामित की है।"
指定
Transliteration: zhǐdìng
"经理指定他负责这个新项目。"
지정하다
Transliteration: jijeonghada
"정부는 이 지역을 보호구역으로 지정했습니다."
指定する
Transliteration: shitei suru
"彼はその任務のために新しいリーダーを指定しました。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all French termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Designate"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.