nominate
word
Definition
To officially suggest someone for a position, award, or duty. It means to propose a person as a candidate for something.
Usage & Nuances
'Nominate' is formal and often used in politics, awards, or official contexts. Common with 'nominate someone for/as...' patterns, e.g., 'nominate for president'. Not the same as 'elect' (choosing) or 'recommend' (suggest informally).
Spanish: nominar - proponer (para un cargo/premio)Portuguese (BR): nomear - indicar (para prêmio/cargo)Portuguese (PT): nomear - indicar (para prémio/cargo)Chinese (Simplified): 提名 - 任命Chinese (Traditional): 提名 - 任命Hindi: नामांकित करना - नाम सुझानाArabic: يُرَشِّح - يُعينBengali: মনোনীত করা - মনোনয়ন করাRussian: выдвигать - номинироватьJapanese: 指名する - 候補に挙げるVietnamese: đề cửKorean: 지명하다 - 추천하다(공식적)Turkish: aday göstermekUrdu: نامزد کرنا - نامزدگی کرناIndonesian: menominasikan
Example Sentences
They nominated her for the leadership position.
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The movie was nominated for five awards.
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You can nominate a friend to join the committee.
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Who would you like to nominate for class representative?
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I didn't expect them to nominate me, but I'm honored.
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She was surprised to find herself nominated for 'Employee of the Month'.
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