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01 Word definition

designate

9 letters · 4 vowels · 5 consonants

Is DESIGNATE a word?

Yes. DESIGNATE is a 9-letter verb. assign a name or title to Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DESIGNATE?

D-E-S-I-G-N-A-T-E

DESIGNATE contains 9 letters, begins with D, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. assign a name or title to

2verb

  1. give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

Synonyms
denominatedelegatedeputeassign
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends13points
Word length9letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DESIGNATE spelled?

D1E2S3I4G5N6A7T8E9
Starts withDESFirst 3 letters
Ends withATELast 3 letters
Unique letters8Repeats E
Vowel balance4 / 5Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →9-letter words →Words starting with DES →Words ending in ATE →Words made from DESIGNATE →Words with A →Words with D →Words with E →Words with G →

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About DESIGNATE.

How do you spell DESIGNATE?

DESIGNATE is spelled D-E-S-I-G-N-A-T-E. It contains 9 letters.