designate
verb (used with object)
to mark or point out; indicate; show; specify.
have designated
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present perfectof designate.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Some newer offices have designated library-type spaces as quiet zones, where cellphones and conversations are prohibited.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2025
The Pakistani authorities - as well as several Western countries, including the UK and US - have designated the BLA as a terrorist organisation.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2025
Museums may have designated days and times when fewer people are admitted to limit crowds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2024
Several Western countries, including the UK and US, have designated the BLA as a global terrorist organisation.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2024
“The smell. Also, they have designated vacation days. At least, that’s what the sign says,” said Mini.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
