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Nominate Definition & Meaning

nominate
verb
  1. propose as a candidate for some honor
  2. put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position; "The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission"
  3. charge with a function; charge to be; "She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club"
  4. create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee"

"Nominate" in song lyrics

See how nominate is used in real songs:

  • "Out loud, the crowd proudly nominate"
    Percee P — Throwback Rap Attack
  • "Since I'ma dominate, y'all know who to nominate"
    Percee P — Throwback Rap Attack

Usage tips for "nominate"

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Frequently asked questions

What does nominate mean?
propose as a candidate for some honor put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position; "The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission" charge with a function; charge to be; "She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club" create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee"
What part of speech is nominate?
Nominate is a verb.
How many definitions does nominate have?
Nominate has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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