nominate

verb

nom·i·nate ˈnä-mə-ˌnāt How to pronounce nominate (audio)

nominated; nominating

transitive verb

: designate, name

the first of the commonly so nominated explorers of the American Arctic

Vilhjalmur Stephansson

: to appoint or propose for appointment to an office or place

He was nominated to the Supreme Court.

: to propose as a candidate for election to office

We expect the party to nominate him for president.

: to propose for an honor

nominate her for player of the year

He was nominated for an Academy Award.

: 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

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

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

: 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

: to propose as a candidate for election to office

单词	nominee
释义	nominate verb nom·i·nate ˈnä-mə-ˌnāt 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 adjective nominator ˈnä-mə-ˌnā-tər noun nominee ˌnä-mə-ˈnē noun Synonyms baptize call christen clepe [archaic] denominate designate dub entitle label name style term title See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 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 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 Relevance candidate appointee designee delegate selectee deputy assignee licensee inductee permittee agent delegatee endorsee selection licentiate pick choice draftee
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nominate

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