🏆nominate

verb
/ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

Meaning

to propose someone for a position or award
To formally suggest someone for a position, role, or award.

Example Sentences

The committee decided to nominate her for the award.

The committee decided to nominate her for the leadership position.

Synonyms

propose, suggest, recommend, appoint, designate
Entry 1
propose, suggest, recommend, appoint
Entry 2
appoint, suggest, propose, designate

Antonyms

reject, dismiss, withdraw, exclude
Entry 1
reject, dismiss, withdraw
Entry 2
reject, dismiss, exclude

Collocations

nominate candidates, nominate for award, officially nominate, nominate someone, nominate unanimously, nominate a candidate, nominate for position
Entry 1
nominate candidates, nominate for award, officially nominate, nominate someone, nominate unanimously
Entry 2
nominate someone, nominate a candidate, nominate for award, nominate for position

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