transitive. To put forward for acceptance; to offer, proffer, or present (a thing) to. Also: to nominate (a person) for an office or position; = pr…

transitive. To propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honour, award, etc.

transitive. To propose or nominate (a person) for an office or position, or for membership of a church, society, etc. Cf. propose, v. 4c. Now rare…

transitive. To propose for election or membership, or (in later use) for an honour or award; to nominate.

transitive. To nominate (a person) for an office or position, esp. as a member of a society.

transitive. Originally North American. To put forward or set up as a candidate for election to a position, seat, etc.

To offer or present to notice; to exhibit, display; to present in a particular aspect; to put up as a candidate (quot. 1813).