Sir W. Temple.
It is the purpose that makes strong the vow.
Shak.
Des"ig*na*ble (?), a. Capable of being designated or distinctly marked out; distinguishable. Boyle.
Des"ig*nate (?), a. [L. designatus, p. p. of designare. See Design, v. t.] Designated; appointed; chosen. [R.] Sir G. Buck.
Des"ig*nate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Designated; p. pr. & vb. n. Designating.] 1. To mark out and make known; to point out; to name; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description; to specify; as, to designate the boundaries of a country; to designate the rioters who are to be arrested.