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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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A deadline for shareholders to nominate director candidates ahead of Norwegian’s annual meeting closes next month.

From The Wall Street Journal

Duvall was nominated for an Oscar six other times as well.

From Barron's

Any MS can nominate any member to be first minister.

From BBC

His work has been nominated for a number of prestigious awards.

From The Wall Street Journal

Of the 350 seats in Bangladesh's parliament, 300 are elected and the remaining 50 are reserved for women who are nominated by political parties in proportion to their electoral performance.

From BBC

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