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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.

Synonyms

  • Put Forward
  • Put Up

Hypernyms

  • Propose

Related Words

  • Nomination (noun)
  • Nominator (noun)
  • Nominative (adjective)

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.

Synonyms

  • Constitute
  • Name
  • Appoint

Hypernyms

  • Constitute
  • Found
  • Establish
  • Institute

Hyponyms

  • Pack
  • Co-opt

Related Words

  • Nomination (noun)
  • Nominative (adjective)

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.

Synonyms

  • Propose

Hypernyms

  • Select
  • Pick Out
  • Take

Hyponyms

  • Put Forward
  • Put Up

Related Words

  • Nominator (noun)
  • Nominative (adjective)

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.

Synonyms

  • Make
  • Name

Hypernyms

  • Appoint

Hyponyms

  • Rename

Related Words

  • Nomination (noun)
  • Nominative (adjective)
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