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designate as(
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (general)
a. designar como
I am going to designate my cat Wobbles as my sole heir. He's already lost a leg; it would be a shame if he lost his house too.Voy a designar a mi gato Wobbles como mi único heredero. Ya ha perdido una pierna; sería una lástima si perdiera su casa también.
b. nombrar como
The king designated his youngest son as the successor when his eldest son passed away.El rey nombró a su hijo menor como sucesor cuando su hijo mayor murió.
c. declarar como
I have decided to retire. I designate Mr. Banks as the new chairman.He decidido jubilarme. Declaro al Sr. Banks como el nuevo presidente.
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