nominate
Americanverb (used with object)
adjective
verb
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to propose as a candidate, esp for an elective office
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to appoint to an office or position
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to name (someone) to act on one's behalf, esp to conceal one's identity
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(intr) to stand as a candidate in an election
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archaic to name, entitle, or designate
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nominator noun
- renominate verb (used with object)
- unnominated adjective
Etymology
Origin of nominate
1475–85; < Latin nōminātus (past participle of nōmināre to name, call by name), equivalent to nōmin- (stem of nōmen; nomen ) + -ātus -ate 1
Example Sentences
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The Actor Awards have two separate nominating committees, one for movies and one for television, each consisting of approximately 2,500 randomly selected, active SAG-AFTRA members.
From Los Angeles Times
The film’s cast and stunt ensemble were also nominated in their respective categories.
From Los Angeles Times
“When a cover in a campaign hits right,” said nominated photographer Neil Krug to the Associated Press, “it’s part of the language and the fabric of what makes a great record a great record.”
From Los Angeles Times
Rubio—one of her most prominent backers, who has said he has spoken with her “many, many times over the years”—signed a letter nominating her for the Nobel Peace Prize.
She was Bafta nominated for Wild Rose, where she played an aspiring country singer, and Oscar nominated for playing a troubled mother in The Lost Daughter.
From BBC
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