nominate

[nom-uh-neyt, nom-uh-nit]

verb (used with object)

nominated, nominating 

1. to propose (someone) for appointment or election to an office.

   Synonyms: choose, pick

2. to appoint to a duty or office.

3. to propose for an honor, award, or the like.

4. Horse Racing.,  to register (a horse) as an entry in a race.

5. to name; designate.

6. Obsolete.,  to specify.

adjective

1. having a particular name.

nominate

verb

1. to propose as a candidate, esp for an elective office

2. to appoint to an office or position

3. to name (someone) to act on one's behalf, esp to conceal one's identity

4. (intr) to stand as a candidate in an election

5. archaic,  to name, entitle, or designate

adjective

1. rare,  having a particular name

Other Word Forms

• nominator noun
• renominate verb (used with object)
• unnominated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nominate¹

1475–85; < Latin nōminātus (past participle of nōmināre to name, call by name), equivalent to nōmin- (stem of nōmen; nomen ) + -ātus -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of nominate¹

C16: from Latin nōmināre to call by name, from nōmen name

Example Sentences

It went on to be nominated for 69 Emmys, winning 15, and the cast won the Screen Actors Guild’s ensemble award three times.

From Los Angeles Times

Miran said would resign his White House post, if he was nominated to serve a longer term.

From BBC

The Oscar nominated film “Sing Sing” had its world premiere at the 2023 edition of TIFF.

From Los Angeles Times

Ben Hania is no stranger to the Oscars, having been nominated in the documentary category for The Man Who Sold His Skin, and in the international feature film category for last year's Four Daughters.

From BBC

The US president has been nominated by several countries, including Israel and Pakistan.

From BBC

Related Words

• appoint 
• assign 
• choose 
• decide 
• draft 
• elect 
• elevate 
• name 
• present 
• propose 
• recommend 
• submit 
• suggest 
• tap