nominate

[nom-uh-neyt, nom-uh-nit] / ˈnɒm əˌneɪt, ˈnɒm ə nɪt /

VERB

designate, select

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appoint assign choose decide draft elect elevate name present propose recommend submit suggest tap

STRONG

call commission denominate empower intend make mean offer proffer purpose slate slot specify tender term

WEAK

cognominate put down for put up tab

Antonyms

STRONGEST

condemn dissuade ignore refuse reject

STRONG

deny discourage stop take back

WEAK

pass over

Example Sentences

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Reform MS Llŷr Powell told BBC Wales that Reform Senedd members would nominate their leader, Dan Thomas, to be first minister.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Beretta can nominate two independent directors to Ruger’s board and agreed to a three-year standstill on activist actions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

In his telling, this race will not be decided by any candidate being able to resolve every tension, but whether the party is willing to nominate someone without constraints.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

The FDA asked the industry to nominate substances for inclusion on the list.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

It occurred to me that even if I couldn’t manage to nominate Jessica, I could at least have voted for her.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

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