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nom·i·nate
 nominate
- pronunciation:
- na
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neIt
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
nominated, nominates, nominating |
| definition 1: |
to propose (a person) as a candidate for election or appointment.
In 1960, John F. Kennedy was nominated by the Democratic Party as its candidate for president.- synonyms:
- propose
- similar words:
- appoint, recommend
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| definition 2: |
to propose or appoint (a person or thing) to an office, duty, or honor.
The film was nominated as the best of the year.I nominate Mr. Collins to be our spokesperson.- synonyms:
- name
- similar words:
- appoint, choose, designate, elect, pick, propose, select, suggest
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| related words: |
assign, constitute |
| derivation: |
nominator (n.) |
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