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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
Redford was the only actor in the film and had all of 51 spoken words, yet was nominated for a Golden Globe.
It was the only time Redford was ever nominated in the best actor category at the Oscars, although he would later win as a director - and received an honorary Oscar in 2002.
His performances led to him being nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award and in the summer he helped England win the European Under-21 Championship.
“Between us, I was actually hoping to be nominated for you tonight for my work on this season of ‘The Pitt.’
Despite its popularity, the “Late Show” has never won an Emmy for talk series, though it has been nominated nine times.
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