See Also: nominate(medicine)
nominate(1)(dictionary)
nominate(2)(dictionary)
nominate(dictionary)
nominate subordinate taxon(medicine)
NOMINATE CONTRACT, civil law(law)

nominate(2) (iou)



nominate verb trans. M16.
[Latin nominat- pa. ppl stem of nominare, from nomin-, nomen name: see -ATE3. Cf. NOMINATE adjective.]
Call by the name of; call, name, entitle, designate. Now rare. M16.
b. Give a name or names to; provide with a name. L16-L17.
Specify, name, fix, establish. Exc. as passing into other senses now spec. in Snooker, specify as the object-ball to be next hit by the cue-ball. M16.
Appoint (a person) by name to hold some office or discharge some duty. M16.
G. Orwell A ruling group is a ruling group so long as it can nominate its successors. Hindu Nominated boards cannot be entirely free of Government influence.
Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honour, award, etc. M16.
My Weekly She was nominated for an Academy Award but did not win.
b. Enter (a horse) for or for a race. L19.
Mention or specify by name. Now rare. L16.
In horse-breeding, choose (a mare) as suitable for mating to a particular stallion. M20.