Meaning & Definition of word "Nominate"

Nominate

/ˈnɑː.mɪ.neɪt/

1. To officially propose someone for a position, award, or honor.
- Example: The committee decided to nominate Sarah for the prestigious leadership award.
2. To designate or appoint someone to a specific role or task.
- Example: He was nominated as the head of the project team.
3. To suggest or recommend someone for a particular position or purpose.
- Example: They chose to nominate their favorite candidate for the election.
4. To put someone's name forward as a candidate for an office or honor.
- Example: I would like to nominate John for the position of treasurer.

From the Latin 'nominare', meaning 'to name'.

be nominated:

to be suggested for a position or award

nominate someone for office:

to propose someone for a political position

self-nominate:

to put one's own name forward for consideration

nomination:

the act of nominating someone

nominee:

a person who is nominated for an award or position

nominative:

relating to a grammatical case indicating the subject of a verb

Meaning: To call out someone's name for a challenge or task.

Example Sentence: I nominate you to take the spicy noodle challenge!

Meaning: To tag someone in a social media challenge.

Example Sentence: I nominate Jessica for the ice bucket challenge!