nominate

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ or /ˈnɒm.ə.neɪt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈnɑm.ɪ.neɪt/ or /ˈnɑm.ə.neɪt/

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Verb

Plain form nominate

Third-person singular nominates

Past tense nominated

Past participle nominated

Present participle nominating

1. (transitive) To name someone for a role or position, including that of an office.

   Jim nominated Tom to be the leader of their group

2. (transitive) To name something for an award or prize.

   The movie was nominated for an Academy Award.

Related words

• nominator
• nominee
• nomination