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designates

des·ig·nate
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [verb dez-ig-neyt; adjective dez-ig-nit, -neyt]
    • /verb ˈdɛz ɪgˌneɪt; adjective ˈdɛz ɪg nɪt, -ˌneɪt/
    • /ˈdez.ɪɡ.neɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb dez-ig-neyt; adjective dez-ig-nit, -neyt]
    • /verb ˈdɛz ɪgˌneɪt; adjective ˈdɛz ɪg nɪt, -ˌneɪt/

Definitions of designates word

  • verb with object designates to mark or point out; indicate; show; specify. 1
  • verb with object designates to denote; indicate; signify. 1
  • verb with object designates to name; entitle; style. 1
  • verb with object designates to nominate or select for a duty, office, purpose, etc.; appoint; assign. 1
  • adjective designates named or selected for an office, position, etc., but not yet installed (often used in combination following the noun it modifies): ambassador-designate. 1
  • noun designates Plural form of designate. 1
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Origin of designates

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Latin dēsignātus, past participle of dēsignāre. See design, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Designates

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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designates popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Top questions with designates

  • which chromosome configuration designates a person with turner syndrome?
  • a business highway sign designates a road as what?

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