designates

1. assign a name or title toSynonyms: denominate, designate

2. give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)Synonyms: assign, delegate, depute, designate

3. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figurativelyExamples: "I showed the customer the glove section"; "He pointed to the empty parking space"; "he indicated his opponents"Synonyms: designate, indicate, point, show

4. decree or designate beforehandExamples: "She was destined to become a great pianist"Synonyms: designate, destine, doom, fate

5. design or destineExamples: "She was intended to become the director"Synonyms: designate, destine, intend, specify