designate in French
designate in French is désigner — designate means to officially choose or name someone or something for a particular role or purpose.
designate in French
désigner
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
What does "designate" mean?
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verb To officially choose or name someone or something for a particular role or purpose.
"The building was designated a historic landmark."
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adj Chosen for a role but not yet officially holding it.
"The ambassador-designate will take office next month."
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designate in a sentence
- The building was designated a historic landmark.
- She was designated as team leader for the project.
- The ambassador-designate will take office next month.
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What is "designate" in French?
"designate" in French is désigner. designate means: To officially choose or name someone or something for a particular role or purpose.
How do you use "designate" in a sentence?
Example: "The building was designated a historic landmark." In French, "designate" is désigner.
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