Synonyms of nominate

nominate

verb

1

as in to name

to give a name to

this first drawing, which we'll nominate as Plan A, shows how the house would look with the smaller annex

Synonyms & Similar Words

• name
• call
• designate
• dub
• entitle
• label
• title
• term
• nickname
• denominate
• christen
• baptize
• style
• specify
• rename
• denote
• stigmatize
• clepe
• brand
• tag
• relabel
• miscall
• rechristen
• misname
• mistitle
• surname
• code-name

2

as in to appoint

to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty

the U.S. Constitution directs the president to nominate ambassadors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appoint
• assign
• constitute
• designate
• name
• attach
• induct
• elect
• authorize
• choose
• place
• commission
• delegate
• detail
• select
• create
• ordain
• install
• inaugurate
• institute
• deputize
• crown
• anoint
• depute
• invest
• consecrate
• make
• vote (in)
• instate
• enthrone
• handpick
• draft
• single (out)
• destine
• throne

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismiss
• expel
• discharge
• fire
• remove
• unseat
• oust
• evict
• displace
• depose
• dethrone
• eject
• overthrow
• unmake
• throw out
• blackball
• uncrown