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nominate

verb

/ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

Meaning

to propose someone for a position or award

To formally suggest someone for a position, role, or award.

The committee decided to nominate her for the award.

The committee decided to nominate her for the leadership position.

propose, suggest, recommend, appoint, designate

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propose, suggest, recommend, appoint

Entry 2

appoint, suggest, propose, designate

reject, dismiss, withdraw, exclude

Entry 1

reject, dismiss, withdraw

Entry 2

reject, dismiss, exclude

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Entry 1

nominate candidates, nominate for award, officially nominate, nominate someone, nominate unanimously

Entry 2

nominate someone, nominate a candidate, nominate for award, nominate for position

To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.

to copy someone's actions, speech, or behavior

to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive

to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom

to learn something by heart; to commit to memory

To divide into separate sections or categories; to separate into distinct parts.