nominate

Definition

  • v. propose as a candidate for some honor
  • v. put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position

Word forms

Past participle
nominated
Past tense
nominated
Present participle
nominating
Third person singular
nominates

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    The committee decided to nominate Sarah for the leadership position.

  2. vt.

    He was nominated as a candidate for the best actor award at the film festival.