# designates

Pronunciation: say "DEZ-ig-nayts" /ˈdɛz.ɪɡ.neɪts/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of designate. — third-person singular simple present indicative of designate
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of designate. Use this form after he, she, it, or one person or thing.
   - _The contract designates the buyer as responsible for all repairs._
   - _Federal law designates this wetland as a protected habitat._

## Noun

Pronunciation: say "DEZ-ig-nits" /ˈdɛz.ɪɡ.nəts/

2. Plural of designate. — plural of designate
   - Simple: Plural of designate. Use this form for more than one person named for a job they have not yet started.
   - _The newly elected designates were sworn in at a joint ceremony._
   - _Several designates received briefings before assuming their official duties._

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