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- [verb nom-uh-neyt; adjective nom-uh-nit]
- /verb ˈnɒm əˌneɪt; adjective ˈnɒm ə nɪt/
- /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/
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- [verb nom-uh-neyt; adjective nom-uh-nit]
- /verb ˈnɒm əˌneɪt; adjective ˈnɒm ə nɪt/
Definitions of nominate word
- verb with object nominate to propose (someone) for appointment or election to an office. 1
- verb with object nominate to appoint to a duty or office. 1
- verb with object nominate to propose for an honor, award, or the like. 1
- verb with object nominate Horse Racing. to register (a horse) as an entry in a race. 1
- verb with object nominate to name; designate. 1
- verb with object nominate Obsolete. to specify. 1
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Origin of nominate
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Latin nōminātus (past participle of nōmināre to name, call by name), equivalent to nōmin- (stem of nōmen; see nomen) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Nominate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nominate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nominate
verb nominate
- propose — to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method.
- put forward — to move or place (anything) so as to get it into or out of a specific location or position: to put a book on the shelf.
- suggest — to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
- submit — to give over or yield to the power or authority of another (often used reflexively).
- recommend — to present as worthy of confidence, acceptance, use, etc.; commend; mention favorably: to recommend an applicant for a job; to recommend a book.
Antonyms for nominate
verb nominate
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- condemn — If you condemn something, you say that it is very bad and unacceptable.
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
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