Nominates Meaning in English
word · lemma: nominate
ˈnɑməˌneɪts/, /ˈnɑmənəts
NAH-muh-nayts
nˈɒmɪnˌeɪts
NOM-in-ayts
Definition
To officially suggest or choose someone for a position, job, award, or other role.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally in elections, awards, or committees: 'nominate someone for president,' 'nominated for an Oscar.' Often followed by 'for' or 'as.' Not used for everyday invitations—use 'invite' instead.
Spanish: nomina - propone (para un cargo)Portuguese (BR): indica - nomeia - sugere (para um cargo)Portuguese (PT): nomeia - indica - propõe (para um cargo)Chinese (Simplified): 提名 - 推荐（职位）Chinese (Traditional): 提名 - 推薦（職位）Hindi: नामांकित करता है - प्रस्तावित करता हैArabic: يُرشِّح - يُسمّي (لمنصب)Bengali: মনোনীত করেRussian: выдвигаетJapanese: 指名する - 推薦するVietnamese: đề cửKorean: 지명하다 - 추천하다Turkish: aday gösterirUrdu: نامزد کرتا ہےIndonesian: menominasikan
Example Sentences
The company nominates one employee for the award each year.
basic
She nominates her friend for class president.
basic
The committee nominates five candidates for the position.
basic
Every year, the academy nominates the best films for the awards show.
natural
If the board nominates you, you could be the next manager.
natural
My teacher always nominates me to answer the tough questions.
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