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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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

Following the publication of the initial list of players, franchises were asked to nominate which players they would potentially be interested in.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 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

If Powell left, Trump could nominate Warsh either for Powell’s seat or for a full, 14-year term in Fed governor Stephen Miran’s seat, whose term expired last week.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Teachers were asked to nominate the brightest students in their classes.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

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