nominate

/ˈnɑmɪneɪt/
verb
  1. To officially suggest someone as a candidate for a position, award, or honor.
    • Her teacher nominated her for the science scholarship.
    • The film was nominated for five Academy Awards.
    • The committee will nominate three people for the board of directors.
  2. To appoint someone to a position or duty.
    • He was nominated as the team captain for the season.
    • The board nominated a new treasurer at the meeting.
    • The president nominated her to serve as a federal judge.
  3. To name or specify something, such as a date or place, for a particular purpose.
    • She nominated her birthday as the date for the charity event.
    • They nominated next Friday as the day for the picnic.
    • The committee nominated the town hall as the meeting location.
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