Nominate (verb)

  1. Propose or suggest (someone) as a candidate for an office or position, especially in politics.
  2. Appoint or select (someone) for a role or position.

Origin:

From latin nominare "to name, call by name".

Examples:

  1. He was nominated for the award by his peers.
  2. The President nominated her as ambassador to the United Nations.
  3. The company nominated a new board of directors.
  4. The party nominated him as their candidate for the upcoming election.
  5. She was nominated to be the new CEO of the company.
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