Definition of nominate

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  • nominate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • nominate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • nominate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of nominate

  • put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position (verb)

    Examples

    1. The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission

    Synonyms

    1. propose
  • charge with a function; charge to be (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. make
    2. name
  • create and charge with a task or function (verb)

    Examples

    1. nominate a committee

    Synonyms

    1. appoint
    2. constitute
    3. name
  • propose as a candidate for some honor (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. put forward
    2. put up

See definition of nominate in Merriam Webster