nom|i|nate

nom|i|nate «verb. NOM uh nayt; adjective. NOM uh niht, -nayt», verb, -nat|ed, -nat|ing, adjective.

–v.t.

1. to name as candidate for an office: »

Three times the Democratic Party nominated William Jennings Bryan for President, but he was never elected.

SYNONYM(S): designate.

2. to appoint or propose for an office, duty, or honor: »

The President nominated him as Secretary of State. The magazine's readers nominated her Woman of the Year.

3. to name; designate: »

Parents will be allowed to nominate any two London secondary schools, although a child's profile will determine where he finally goes (Time).

SYNONYM(S): entitle.

4. to fix; specify: »

to nominate a figure for expenses. July 1 was nominated by the German National Union of Students for nationwide demonstrations (L. R. Buckley). Let the forfeit Be nominated for an equal pound Of your fair flesh (Shakespeare).

–adj.

1. having or mentioning a particular name.

2. nominated, as to an office.

╂[< Latin nōmināre (with English -ate¹) < nōmen, -inis name]