Definition

To choose or assign something ahead of time.

Example

The committee decided to predesignate the new members before the meeting.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they predesignate the team leaders for the project?

Yeah, I saw that! It seems like they want to get things organized early.

I think it’s a smart move to predesignate roles before we start working.

Definitely! It will help everyone know their responsibilities right away.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Predesignate → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "designate" (from Latin "designare", meaning to mark out or appoint). The word means to mark out or appoint something in advance.

Memory Tip

Think of marking something 'before' it happens — 'pre-' means before, and 'designate' means to mark or appoint.

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