Chapter Depuration to Destitution of D by Soule's Synonymes

Designate, v. a.

1. Specify, particularize, distinguish, indicate, denote, show, point out, mark out, select.

2. Characterize, describe, define.

3. Denominate, name, entitle, style, call, term, christen, dub.

4. Appoint, assign, allot.

Designation, n.

1. Indication, specification, pointing out, particularization, selection.

2. Kind, class, description.

3. Name, appellation, title, style, denomination. See epithet.

Designedly, ad. Purposely, intentionally, on purpose, deliberately.

Designing, a. Crafty, insidious, deceitful, artful, intriguing, sly, wily, astute, subtle, cunning, arch, trickish, tricky, treacherous, crooked, diplomatic, Machiavelian.

Desirable, a. Eligible, enviable, to be desired.

Desire, n.

1. Wish, will, aspiration.

2. Longing, craving, hankering, inclination, proclivity, impulse, drawing, appetency, appetite.

3. Sexual love, love, passion.

4. Brute passion, sexual appetite, lust.

Desire, v. a.

1. Wish, crave, covet, want, fancy, wish for, long for, hanker after, lust after, yearn for, aspire after.

2. Solicit, request, ask.

Desirous, a. Eager, longing, solicitous, desiring, feeling a desire.

Desist, v. a. Cease, stop, pause, forbear, stay, leave off, break off, give over.