Nominate: meaning, definitions and examples
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nominate
[ ˈnɒmɪneɪt ]
election process
Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honor or award.
Synonyms
propose, put forward, suggest
Examples of usage
- She was nominated for the Best Actress award.
- The committee nominated him as their candidate for president.
- We can nominate someone else if you don't want to do it.
awards
Suggest someone's name for an honor, award, position, or appointment.
Synonyms
propose, put forward, suggest
Examples of usage
- I would like to nominate John for the Employee of the Month award.
- They nominated her for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Translations
Translations of the word "nominate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nomear
🇮🇳 नामित करना
🇩🇪 nominieren
🇮🇩 menunjuk
🇺🇦 номінувати
🇵🇱 nominować
🇯🇵 指名する
🇫🇷 nommer
🇪🇸 nominar
🇹🇷 aday göstermek
🇰🇷 지명하다
🇸🇦 ترشيح
🇨🇿 nominovat
🇸🇰 nominovať
🇨🇳 提名
🇸🇮 imenovati
🇮🇸 nema
🇰🇿 номинация
🇬🇪 ნომინაცია
🇦🇿 namizədləri irəliləmək
🇲🇽 nominar
Word origin
The word "nominate" comes from the Latin word 'nominatus', which is the past participle of 'nominare', meaning 'to name'. The term has been used in English since the 16th century, originally in the context of appointing someone to office. Over time, its use has expanded to include suggesting or proposing someone for various positions or honors.