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[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin; Origin: , past participle of nominare, from nomen; NOMINAL]
to officially suggest someone or something for an important position, duty, or prize
nominate sb/sth for sth
::Ferraro was the first woman to be nominated for the job of vice president.
nominate sb/sth as sth
::She has been nominated as Best Actress for her part in the film 'Forever Together'.
nominate sb to do sth
::I nominate John to represent us at the meeting.
to give someone a particular job
nominate sb as sth
::Next year Mr Jenks will retire and Mr Broadbent will be nominated as his replacement.
nominate sb to sth
::She was nominated to the legislative council.