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designates

SayDEZ-ig-nayts/ˈdɛz.ɪɡ.neɪts/
As a nounDEZ-ig-nits

2 meanings of designates

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  1. 1
    verb
    Third-person singular present of designate. Use this form after he, she, it, or one person or thing.

    A red sign designates the emergency exit at the end of the hall.

    The teacher designates one student to lead the group each week.

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  2. 2
    noun
    Plural of designate. Use this form for more than one person named for a job they have not yet started.

    The new designates will start their jobs next month.

    Both designates attended the meeting before taking office.

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designates is a form of designate

designate, verb: To choose someone or something and set them aside for a special job or duty. Full entry

Forms
designatedesignates he/she/itdesignating -ing formdesignated past tense, past participle
Spelling
designate → designates: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /s/.

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