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nominate

verb

propose as a candidate for some honor

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
N
Ends with
E
Contains
OM
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. propose as a candidate for some honor

verb

  1. create and charge with a task or function

    “nominate a committee”

verb

  1. charge with a function; charge to be

    “She was named Head of the Committee”

verb

  1. 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”

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Example Sentences

nominate a committee
She was named Head of the Committee
She was made president of the club
The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission

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