nominated Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

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