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nominate
[nom-uh-neyt, nom-uh-nit]
verb (used with object)
to propose (someone) for appointment or election to an office.
to appoint to a duty or office.
to propose for an honor, award, or the like.
Horse Racing., to register (a horse) as an entry in a race.
to name; designate.
Obsolete., to specify.
adjective
having a particular name.
nominate
verb
to propose as a candidate, esp for an elective office
to appoint to an office or position
to name (someone) to act on one's behalf, esp to conceal one's identity
(intr) to stand as a candidate in an election
archaic, to name, entitle, or designate
adjective
rare, having a particular name
Other Word Forms
- nominator noun
- renominate verb (used with object)
- unnominated adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of nominate1
Example Sentences
Fan, nominated for her uncharacteristic role as a farmer-healer in the Malaysian movie "Mother Bhumi", is the best-known nominee from China at this year's Golden Horse Awards, dubbed the Chinese-language Oscars.
In February, she became one of only a few women to ever be nominated for the American Cinematographers Society award for a theatrical release.
Last year, she was nominated for a prestigious Tony Award for her starring role in Kimberly Belflower's John Proctor Is the Villain.
France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who was named the 2025 Six Nations Player of the Tournament, is nominated for World Rugby Player of the Year.
I was at Crypto when Carpenter played the arena last November, just after “Short n’ Sweet” was nominated for six Grammys.
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