How to pronounce designate
American English pronunciation
DEZ-ig-nayt
- IPA
- /ˈdɛzɪɡˌneɪt/
- Syllables
- DEZ · ig · nayt (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What designate means
To officially name someone or something for a job
In a sentence: The coach will designate one player to carry the team flag.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning "marked out" or "pointed out."
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