Nominate for Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɑməˌneɪt/, /ˈnɑmənət/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
NAH-muh-nayt fer
nˈɒmɪnˌeɪt/ /fˈɔː
NOM-in-ayt faw
Definition
To officially suggest or choose someone for a job, award, or position.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal, professional, or official contexts. Commonly appears with awards or positions: 'nominate for an Oscar,' 'nominate for president.' Do not confuse with 'recommend' (which is broader and less formal). Take care with prepositions: always use 'nominate for' not 'nominate to' for awards and positions.
Spanish: nominar paraPortuguese (BR): indicar paraPortuguese (PT): nomear paraChinese (Simplified): 提名为Chinese (Traditional): 提名為Hindi: के लिए नामित करनाArabic: يَرْشَح لِـBengali: মনোনীত করাRussian: выдвигать на - номинировать наJapanese: ～にノミネートする - ～に推薦する（公式）Vietnamese: đề cử choKorean: ~에 후보로 지명하다 - ~에 노미네이트하다Turkish: aday göstermekUrdu: کے لیے نامزد کرناIndonesian: menominasikan untuk
Example Sentences
They nominated her for the award.
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The team nominated him for captain.
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She was nominated for best actress.
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Did you hear Sam was nominated for employee of the month?
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I'm so surprised they didn't nominate her for anything this year.
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You should nominate him for class president—he’s got great ideas!
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