The difference between Denote and Designate
When used as verbs, denote means to indicate, whereas designate means to mark out and make known.
Designate is also adjective with the meaning: designated.
check bellow for the other definitions of Denote and Designate
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Denote as a verb (transitive):
To indicate; to mark.
Examples:
"The yellow blazes denote the trail."
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Denote as a verb (transitive):
To make overt.
Examples:
"The tears denoted her true feelings."
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Denote as a verb (transitive):
To refer to literally; to convey as meaning.
Examples:
"Pre-" denotes "before."
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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.