cast vs designate

cast is a noun but designate is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cast	Yes	No	Yes	No
designate	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, designate is a hypernym of cast; that is, designate is a word with a broader meaning than cast:

cast: select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
designate: give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

Other hypernyms of cast include assign, delegate, depute.

As verbs, designate is a hypernym of cast; that is, designate is a word with a broader meaning than cast:

cast: assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
designate: give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

Other hypernyms of cast include assign, delegate, depute.

cast (noun)	designate (noun)
the act of throwing dice
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
a violent throw
object formed by a mold
bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
the visual appearance of something or someone
the actors in a play
the distinctive form in which a thing is made

cast (adjective)	designate (adjective)
	appointed but not yet installed in office

cast (verb)	designate (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth	design or destine
formulate in a particular style or language	assign a name or title to
choose at random	decree or designate beforehand
throw forcefully	indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
to remove	give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
put or send forth
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
deposit
assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors