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denote vs designate

designate vs denote

denote is not an adjective while designate is an adjective.

denote and designate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
denote No No Yes No
designate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, designate is a hypernym of denote; that is, designate is a word with a broader meaning than denote:
  • denote: be a sign or indication of
  • designate: assign a name or title to
Other hypernyms of denote include denominate.
denote (adjective) designate (adjective)
appointed but not yet installed in office
denote (verb) designate (verb)
have as a meaning design or destine
be a sign or indication of assign a name or title to
make known; make an announcement decree or designate beforehand
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
Difference between denote and designate

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