Designate
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Official Roles
Used when someone is given a formal role or task within an organization. She was designated as the official spokesperson for the event.
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Future Intent
Implies a planned or intended future action, often found in official plans or announcements. The council designated the old library as a community arts center.
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Precise Selection
Implies a careful or deliberate choice out of many possibilities. From the applicant pool, three were designated for the final interview round.