Designate and Discharge

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Designate verb - To pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty.

Usage example: he has yet to designate his successor as head of the firm

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Discharge is an antonym for designate.

Discharge verb - To cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force.

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Designate is an antonym for discharge.

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