- to mark or point out; indicate; show; specify.
- to denote; indicate; signify.
- to name; entitle; style.
- to nominate or select for a duty, office, purpose, etc.; appoint; assign.
- named or selected for an office, position, etc., but not yet installed (often used in combination following the noun it modifies): ambassador-designate.
- to indicate or specify
- to give a name to; style; entitle
- to select or name for an office or duty; appoint
- appointed, but not yet in office
