The difference between Bename and Designate
When used as verbs, bename means to swear on oath, whereas designate means to mark out and make known.
Designate is also adjective with the meaning: designated.
check bellow for the other definitions of Bename and Designate
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Bename as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To swear on oath; to solemnly declare; promise; give.
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Bename as a verb (transitive):
To name; give a name (to); mention by name; nominate; denominate; call.
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Bename as a verb (transitive):
To name; call; style; describe as.
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Designate as an adjective:
Designated; appointed; chosen.
Examples:
"rfquotek Sir G. Buck"
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Designate as a verb:
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
Examples:
"usex to designate the boundaries of a country"
"usex to designate the rioters who are to be arrested"
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Designate as a verb:
To call by a distinctive title; to name.
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Designate as a verb:
To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty; — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.