Nominate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Propose as a candidate for some honor.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She decided to nominate him for the prestigious community service award due to his outstanding contributions.
- At the annual meeting, the board members gathered to nominate a new chairman to lead their organization.
- He was honored to nominate his wife for the award, acknowledging her tireless efforts in local charity work.
- The committee will nominate several candidates for the prestigious research grant award next month.
- The teacher was nominated for the 'Teacher of the Year' award by the school principal, who felt her dedication deserved recognition.
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Meaning 2
Create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The board of directors decided to nominate a special committee to oversee the merger.
- The president nominate a panel of experts to study the environmental impact.
- The school administration will nominate a group of trusted teachers to monitor the cafeteria.
- The company's management has nominate a team of engineers to develop the new product.
- The state governor nominate a task force to address the recent surge in homelessness.
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Meaning 3
Put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position; "The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The Nobel Committee will nominate several candidates for the prestigious award in literature.
- She was asked to nominate someone for the position, and she chose her friend.
- The board decided to nominate John as the new CEO of the company.
- Her name has been nominated for a starring role in the upcoming film.
- They decided to nominate their colleague for the Employee of the Year award.
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Meaning 4
Charge with a function; charge to be; "She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The board of directors has decided to nominate her as the CEO of the company.
- He was nominated to be the leader of the team once the current leader steps down.
- She was nominated by the mayor to be the Chairperson of the new community committee.
- The university has nominated Dr Smith for the prestigious award of Distinguished Professor.
- The party nominated their candidate for the upcoming presidential election just yesterday.