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

  1. Denote as a verb (transitive):

    To indicate; to mark.

    Examples:

    "The yellow blazes denote the trail."

  2. Denote as a verb (transitive):

    To make overt.

    Examples:

    "The tears denoted her true feelings."

  3. Denote as a verb (transitive):

    To refer to literally; to convey as meaning.

    Examples:

    "Pre-" denotes "before."

  1. Designate as an adjective:

    Designated; appointed; chosen.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Sir G. Buck"

  1. 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"

  2. Designate as a verb:

    To call by a distinctive title; to name.

  3. 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.