nominate
verb (used with object)
to propose (someone) for appointment or election to an office.
nominated
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past participleof nominate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof nominate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
nominateverb (used with object)to propose (someone) for appointment or election to an office.
Example Sentences
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"It is one thing to be nominated, like with Cole, and getting your ticket back in the squad but it's another thing to perform for England," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Kevin Warsh, whom Trump nominated to lead the Fed earlier this year, tried to stay positive.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026
The horror-comedy sensation “Widow’s Bay” swept every category it was nominated for at the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday night, culminating in a win for outstanding comedy series.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Two years ago, five Americans were nominated for the female Ballon d’Or, which is presented annually to the best player in the world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
In Chicago during the month of August, 1864, the Democrats nominated George B. McClellan as their candidate for the presidency.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
