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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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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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Any MS can nominate any member to be first minister.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

“Yes, we can nominate ourselves,” Mrs. Tracy said, “though it would be nice if you offered your support to someone else in the class.”

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

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