designate as
idiom
: to choose (someone or something) for (a particular role or purpose)
I designate you as the one in charge.
—often used as be designated asHe was designated as team captain.
The park has been designated as a wildlife refuge.
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“Designate as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/designate%20as. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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