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单词 nominee
释义

nominate

verb

nom·​i·​nate ˈnä-mə-ˌnāt How to pronounce nominate (audio)
nominated; nominating

transitive verb

1
: designate, name
the first of the commonly so nominated explorers of the American Arctic Vilhjalmur Stephansson
2
a
: to appoint or propose for appointment to an office or place
He was nominated to the Supreme Court.
b
: to propose as a candidate for election to office
We expect the party to nominate him for president.
c
: to propose for an honor
nominate her for player of the year
He was nominated for an Academy Award.
3
: to enter (a horse) in a race
nominatable
ˈnä-mə-ˌnā-tə-bəl How to pronounce nominate (audio)
adjective
nominator
ˈnä-mə-ˌnā-tər How to pronounce nominate (audio)
noun
nominee
ˌnä-mə-ˈnē How to pronounce nominate (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • baptize
  • call
  • christen
  • clepe [archaic]
  • denominate
  • designate
  • dub
  • entitle
  • label
  • name
  • style
  • term
  • title
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Example Sentences

We expect the party to nominate him for president. The President nominated her for Attorney General. Someone has to tell her the truth—I nominate you. We nominated her for player of the year.
Recent Examples on the Web The Australian Republic Movement has tried to build support since then for another model in which the legislatures of each of the eight states or territories would nominate a candidate for head of state, who would then face off in a national vote. Michael E. Miller, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 To nominate candidates, please email Glenn Graham at ggraham@baltsun.com by 6 p.m. Sunday with details about the student-athlete’s performance from the past week. Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 Bloss, who represents the party, has said state law grants great discretion to how minor parties nominate candidates. Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 9 Sep. 2022 The answer is that Democrats want Republicans to pass over Mr. Morse and nominate Don Bolduc, who has a history of flirting with conspiracy theories. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Lynskey could also essentially be the representative for Yellowjackets, a show the Academy liked enough to nominate for Outstanding Drama Series but that probably won't win anything else. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 9 Sep. 2022 Republican voters made Massachusetts the latest blue state this midterm season to nominate a Trump loyalist in a high-profile race, potentially dooming the party’s already-slim chances of winning in November. Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 The plan would have allowed the president to nominate up to six new justices and thereby break the legal logjam blocking progressive legislation. John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 26 Aug. 2022 Whether Hassan can prevail may hinge on whom Republicans nominate to face her. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin nominatus, past participle of nominare, from nomin-, nomen name — more at name

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

nominate

verb

nom·​i·​nate ˈnä-mə-ˌnāt How to pronounce nominate (audio)
nominated; nominating
: to choose as a candidate for election, appointment, or honor
The parties each nominate a candidate for president.

Legal Definition

nominate 1 of 2

adjective

nom·​i·​nate
ˈnä-mə-nət, -ˌnāt
in the civil law of Louisiana : having a special or certain name compare innominate

nominate

2 of 2

transitive verb

nom·​i·​nate ˈnä-mə-ˌnāt How to pronounce nominate (audio)
nominated; nominating
1
: to appoint or propose for appointment to an office, position, or place
if the testator has nominated an executor of the will
the President…shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint ambassadors U.S. Constitution art. II
2
: to propose as a candidate for election to office

History and Etymology for nominate

Adjective

Latin nominatus, past participle of nominare to call by name, from nomin- nomen name

nominee

noun

as in candidate
one who has been chosen by some authority for a specific position or duty as the club's vice presidential nominee, she was expected to support the president's position

Synonyms & Similar Words

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