B2verbformalpoliticswork
US/ˈnɑː.mɪ.neɪt/
UK/ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/
to officially suggest a person for a job, prize or election
In context
The party will nominate its candidate for president at the convention in July.
Her colleagues nominated her for the Teacher of the Year award.
The film was nominated for five awards but won only one.
Words that go with nominate
verb + noun
- nominate a candidateEach party can nominate a candidate for the seat.
- nominate a successorThe director may nominate a successor before leaving.
verb + preposition
- nominate someone forI want to nominate Sam for the prize.
- be nominated for an awardThe singer was nominated for an award last year.
- nominate asHe was nominated as head of the committee.
adverb + verb
- formally nominateThe board will formally nominate her next week.