What does nominate mean?
Nominate means To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office..
Nominate
/ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ · verb
Meaning
To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office..
Definitions by Sense
- To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.
- (billiards) To specify in advance which pocket a ball will be potted in; to call; to name.
- (sociology) To designate a peer (or oneself) as corresponding to a (potentially positive or negative) description.
- (obsolete) To entitle, confer a name upon.
- (obsolete, as a participle) 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.
Example Sentences
In the unlimited method, they are allowed to nominate as many or as few peers as they see fit for each question.
1658: the City of Norwich … was enlarged, builded and nominated by the Saxons. — Sir Thomas Browne, Urne-Burial (Penguin 2005, p. 12)
an executor nominate / a nominate executor
the nominate subspecies
Synonyms for nominate
Antonyms for nominate
Related Words
Word Forms
- nominates
- nominating
- nominated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for nominate?
Common synonyms include bename, name, constitute, make.
What is the opposite of nominate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use nominate in a sentence?
In the unlimited method, they are allowed to nominate as many or as few peers as they see fit for each question.
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