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nominate
/ˈnɑ.mɪ.neɪt/
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What does nominate mean?
verb
- To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.
- To specify in advance which pocket a ball will be potted in; to call; to name.
- To designate a peer (or oneself) as corresponding to a (potentially positive or negative) description.
More meanings (7)
adjective
- nominotypical
- (obsolete) Named, called; nominated, appointed etc.
- (obsolete) Mentioned by name, noted.
- (obsolete) Nominated to an office.
- (obsolete) Having a special name or mentioning a particular name.
verb
- (obsolete) To entitle, confer a name upon.
noun
- (obsolete) A nominee.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈnɑ.mɪ.neɪt/
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If a Governor in unable to be present, he may nominate an alternate to cast his weighted vote.
If after reading them you think you can undergo the examination without doubt, I will nominate you.
More book examples (3)
It will be the office of the President to NOMINATE, and, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to APPOINT.
So the common people made an order, that Quintus Fulvius should be chosen dictator: and the senate, by an express, commanded Marcellus to nominate him.
The complainant is then allowed to nominate two men, to act as assessors or jurymen on his behalf, his nominations being liable to challenge by the opposite party.