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Designate

usgb/ˈdezɪɡneɪt/Volume
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To officially choose someone or something for a special job or purpose.

The company designated her as the new CEO.
Often appears as...
designate someone as
designate something for
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Official RolesPlay
Used when someone is given a formal role or task within an organization. SlideShe was designated as the official spokesperson for the event.
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Future IntentPlay
Implies a planned or intended future action, often found in official plans or announcements. SlideThe council designated the old library as a community arts center.
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Precise SelectionPlay
Implies a careful or deliberate choice out of many possibilities. SlideFrom the applicant pool, three were designated for the final interview round.