Nominate

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑːmənət/

Nominate (verb)

  1. to suggest someone for a job, role, or award.
  2. to officially choose someone for a position or task.

Examples

  • They will nominate a candidate for the role.
  • The committee decided to nominate her for the award.

Common collocations: nominate a candidate, nominate for an award, nominate someone, nominate as director, nominate to lead

Synonyms of Nominate

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Nominate

  • — removing someone from a position
  • — not accepting a proposal or candidate