designate Get Printable Handwriting (des-ig-nate) 3 syllables Rhymes Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to pick someone by one's authority for a specific position or duty Example Sentence I designate you as captain. Synonyms appoint; make; name; pick; identify; label Antonyms discharge; dismiss Rhymes Three Syllable Rhymes (1) designate Share with your friends: