nominate
gb/nˈɑmənˌeɪt/ us/nˈɑmənˌeɪt/
B1
English
~ 4700
Senses
0 senses
Verb
B1
action
1
Propose someone for a role or honor
To suggest someone for a job or prize in an official way.
Usage pattern:
to nominate [someone] for [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nominate' with 'appoint'. 'Nominate' means to suggest someone; 'appoint' means to officially give them the role.
Synonyms
propose (Less formal; can be used in many contexts beyond official selection.)
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recommend (Often used in informal or professional settings; less procedural than 'nominate'.)
Antonyms
dismiss (To remove someone from consideration or from a position.)
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reject (To refuse to accept a proposed candidate.)
Collocations
nominate a candidate
|nominate for president
|nominate for an award
|officially nominate
|nominate as chair
Themes
work
|politics
|awards
|business
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- They decided to nominate her for the leadership position.
- Three actors were nominated for the Best Actor award.
- The committee will nominate two people for the vacant seat.
- He was nominated for president by his party.
- We plan to nominate our colleague for the teaching prize.
Learner examples
- They will nominate her for the job.
- He was nominated for the award.
- The club will nominate a new leader.
- I want to nominate my friend for the prize.
Verb
B2
action
2
Select someone for a duty or role
To choose someone to do a job or task.
Usage pattern:
to nominate [someone] to [do something]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'elect'. 'Elect' means chosen by vote, while 'nominate' means selected or suggested without necessarily voting.
Synonyms
appoint (Implies giving the role directly, not just suggesting.)
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assign (Often used for tasks rather than formal roles.)
Antonyms
remove (To take away a role or duty from someone.)
Collocations
nominate to lead
|nominate to represent
|nominate as spokesperson
Themes
work
|organization
|business
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She was nominated to represent the team at the conference.
- The manager nominated him to lead the project.
- I have been nominated as the spokesperson for our group.
Learner examples
- He was nominated to speak at the meeting.
- They nominated her to lead the group.
- Our teacher nominated me to help with the event.
Grammar
Dictionary form
nominate
IPA
GB/nˈɑmənˌeɪt/
US/nˈɑmənˌeɪt/
Syllables & stress
nom - in - ate (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (nom)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: nominate
- 3rd Person Singular: nominates
- Present Participle: nominating
- Past: nominated
Word family
Forms
nominates
verb
nominating
verb
nominated
verb
Core family
nomination
noun B2
nominee
noun B2
Related words
nominator
noun
Advanced or less common
renominate
verb
nominative
adjective
Expressions
nominate as candidate
1/nˈɑmənɪt ˈæz kˈændɪdeɪt/
fixed phrase
Propose someone as contender
To officially suggest that someone should be in an election or selection process for a job or role.
Examples
- They nominated her as candidate for mayor.
- He was nominated as candidate by the party.
nominate for an award
1/nˈɑmənˌeɪt fɚ ən əwˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
Propose someone for a prize
To officially suggest that someone should get a prize.
Examples
- She was nominated for an award for her volunteer work.
- Several films have been nominated for awards this year.