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signalize vs designate

designate vs signalize

signalize is not an adjective while designate is an adjective.

signalize and designate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
signalize No No Yes No
designate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, designate is a hypernym of signalize; that is, designate is a word with a broader meaning than signalize:
  • signalize: point out carefully and clearly
  • designate: indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
Other hypernyms of signalize include indicate, point, show.
signalize (adjective) designate (adjective)
appointed but not yet installed in office
signalize (verb) designate (verb)
make conspicuous or noteworthy design or destine
communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs assign a name or title to
point out carefully and clearly decree or designate beforehand
provide with traffic signals 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 signalize and designate

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