nominated
word · lemma: nominate
/ˈnɑməˌneɪtəd/
/nˈɒmɪnˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
Chosen as a candidate for a job, prize, position, or honor, often formally or officially.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and semi-formal contexts (e.g., awards, elections, competitions). Used with 'for' (nominated for an award). 'Nominated' means chosen as a candidate, not yet selected as final winner. Sometimes confused with 'appointed' (who actually fills a role).
Spanish: nominado - propuestoPortuguese (BR): indicado - nomeadoPortuguese (PT): nomeado - indicadoChinese (Simplified): 提名 - 推荐Chinese (Traditional): 提名 - 推薦Hindi: मनोनीतArabic: رُشِّحَBengali: মনোনীতRussian: номинирован - выдвинутJapanese: ノミネートされた - 候補に挙げられたVietnamese: được đề cửKorean: 지명된 - 추천된Turkish: aday gösterilenUrdu: نامزد کیا گیاIndonesian: dinominasikan - dicalonkan
Example Sentences
She was nominated for best actress.
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Three students were nominated for the award.
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He was nominated by his teacher for the scholarship.
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I can't believe I was actually nominated for Employee of the Month!
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Have you ever been nominated for anything before?
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Our film was nominated in five different categories at the festival.
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