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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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Following the election any party will be able to nominate a candidate to be first minister ahead of a Senedd vote.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

And for the open seat in Iowa, Democrats seem likely to nominate a two-time Paralympic gold medalist who represents the reddest state house seat held by a Democrat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The Japanese premier charmed Trump when he visited Tokyo in October, even saying she would nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Bondi was hired shortly after the 2024 election and after Trump made clear his intention to nominate Pam Bondi as attorney general.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

He knew it was my idea to nominate her.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.