Nominate

/ˈnɑː.mɪ.neɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To officially propose someone for a position, award, or honor.

The committee decided to nominate Sarah for the prestigious leadership award.

To designate or appoint someone to a specific role or task.

He was nominated as the head of the project team.

To suggest or recommend someone for a particular position or purpose.

They chose to nominate their favorite candidate for the election.

To put someone's name forward as a candidate for an office or honor.

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

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

I nominate you to take the spicy noodle challenge!

To tag someone in a social media challenge.

I nominate Jessica for the ice bucket challenge!