The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DESIGNATE
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More clues leading to the result DESIGNATE
- Appointed period in which to put name on back of certificate
- Specify putting giants’ pants in river
- Select dress, oddly, that is invaded by insect
- European character breaks engagement for show
- Name a rude sign a teenager comprehends
- Choose to throw giants’ pants in river
- River full of swimming giants
- Appoint different agent after changing side
- Appoint gent with ideas, at work
- Call a local rent agent
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What does DESIGNATE mean?
DESIGNATE verb- To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
- To call by a distinctive title; to name.
- 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.
- Designated; appointed; chosen.
- Used after a role title to indicate that the person has been selected but has yet to take up the role.