Meaning & use

nominate

verb·Academic

To formally propose someone as a candidate for a position, award, or honor.

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The committee nominated her for the award after her years of volunteer work.

Party members will nominate a candidate to run in the next election.

A note on using this word

Being nominated does not guarantee winning; it simply places someone in consideration.

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