The difference between Designate and Entitle

When used as verbs, designate means to mark out and make known, whereas entitle means give a title to.

Designate is also adjective with the meaning: designated.

check bellow for the other definitions of Designate and Entitle

  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.

  1. Entitle as a verb:

    give a title to

  2. Entitle as a verb:

    dignify by an honorary designation.

  3. Entitle as a verb:

    give power, authority (to do something)

  4. Entitle as a verb:

    give rightful ownership

  5. Entitle as a verb:

    give a title to a book, film, play, etc.

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