Synonyms for Designate (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)):
assign, delegate, depute, delegateWordNet sense 2 (assign a name or title to):
denominateWordNet sense 3 (decree or designate beforehand):
destine, doom, fateWordNet sense 4 (design or destine):
intend, specifyFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit