designate

/ˈdɛzɪɡ.neɪt/verb

To point out, name, or mark something officially so that it is clearly identified.

Example sentence

“The city designated the old mill as a historic landmark.”

Officialese: committees designate representatives, governments designate protected areas. The adjective follows its noun: 'chairman designate'.

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