designate /dezˈig-nāt/

1. To mark out so as to make known
2. To show, indicate
3. To name
4. To be a name or label for
5. To appoint or nominate

Nominated to but not yet in possession of an office (used after the noun, as in chairman designate)

designāˈtion noun

1. A showing or pointing out
2. A name
3. A title
4. A style of address descriptive of occupation, standing, etc
5. The line typed after the signature in the complimentary close of a formal or business letter
6. Nomination to office

desˈignative adjective

desˈignātor noun

designāˈtory adjective

designated driver noun

A person who attends a social event having decided in advance not to drink alcohol so as to be able to drive others home

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