nominate

[ˈnɑːmɪneɪt]

nominate Definition

• 1. to formally suggest someone for a position, job, or prize
• 2. to choose someone as a candidate in an election

Using nominate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nominate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The committee nominated her for the award.

• Example

  He was nominated as the party's presidential candidate.

• Example

  I nominate John to be the new team leader.

• Example

  The film has been nominated for several Oscars.

nominate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nominate

• propose
• suggest
• recommend
• appoint
• put forward

Antonyms for nominate

• reject
• disqualify

Phrases with nominate

• self-nominate

  to nominate oneself for a position or award

  Example

  She decided to self-nominate for the scholarship.

• nominate someone for something

  to suggest someone for a position, job, or prize

  Example

  I want to nominate my colleague for the employee of the month award.

• nominate someone as something

  to choose someone as a candidate for a position or job

  Example

  The party nominated him as their candidate for governor.

Origins of nominate

from Latin 'nominatus', past participle of 'nominare', meaning 'to name'

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Summary: nominate in Brief

To 'nominate' [ˈnɑːmɪneɪt] is to formally suggest someone for a position, job, or prize, or to choose someone as a candidate in an election. It can be used in various contexts, such as nominating someone for an award or nominating a candidate for a political office. The phrase 'self-nominate' means to nominate oneself, and 'nominate someone for something' and 'nominate someone as something' are common phrases.