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- pronunciation:
- na
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neIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
nominates, nominating, nominated |
| definition 1: |
to choose as a candidate for election.
The students nominated three people for the position of class president.- similar words:
- appoint, recommend
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| definition 2: |
to choose for an office; to name for an honor.
The committee nominated Mr. Brown for the school board.We nominated her project as the best at the science fair.- synonyms:
- name
- similar words:
- appoint, choose, designate, elect, pick, propose, select, suggest
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| related words: |
assign, constitute |
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| derivation: |
nominator (n.) |
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