designate

(verb) assign a name or title to. Synonyms: denominate.

(verb) give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person). Synonyms: delegate, depute, assign.

(verb) indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively. Synonyms: indicate, point, show. Examples: "I showed the customer the glove section." "He pointed to the empty parking space." "He indicated his opponents."

(verb) decree or designate beforehand. Synonyms: destine, fate, doom. Example: "She was destined to become a great pianist."

(verb) design or destine. Synonyms: intend, destine, specify. Example: "She was intended to become the director."

(adj) appointed but not yet installed in office. Synonyms: designate(postnominal).