nominate meaning and definition

NOMINATE verb

Definition of nominate (verb)

1. propose as a candidate for some honor
   • synonyms: put forward, put up
2. put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
   • "The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission"
   • synonyms: propose
3. charge with a function; charge to be
   • "She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club"
   • synonyms: make, name
4. create and charge with a task or function
   • "nominate a committee"
   • synonyms: appoint, constitute, name