NOMINATE Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

nominate

verb

ˈnä-mə-ˌnāt

Definition of nominate

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

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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

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Recent Examples of nominate Domingo was nominated for two Best Actor Oscars back-to-back, for 2024’s Rustin and 2025’s Sing Sing. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 July 2026 Riz Ahmed is an Oscar nominee and Emmy winner (for The Night Of; he was also nominated for Girls). — Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 July 2026 While attending service at his Methodist church in Columbia last Sunday, Parmley says a politically conservative congregant turned to him and asked who Republicans might nominate to replace Graham. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026 So good was their relationship that when a viral social media craze called the Ice Bucket Challenge swarmed around the world in 2014, Anderson felt brave enough to nominate the fearsome Scot. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nominate

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He was named co-anchor last year, serving alongside Savannah Guthrie.

— Tom Winter, NBC news, 17 July 2026
There’s one more named Faith after the George Michael song she was conceived to.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Definition of name

Verb

The Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) has appointed Kevin Tervala chief of curatorial affairs and exhibitions.

— News Desk, Artforum, 17 July 2026
In May 2026, the state comptroller appointed a five-member advisory committee and issued a request for proposals for custody and liquidity services.

— Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of appoint

Verb

Most famously, in 1966 the trophy was found underneath a hedge by a dog called Pickles a week after thieves had taken it from Westminster Central Hall, London, following England’s victory.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Also, this year all three nights will just be called the Emmys.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 July 2026

Definition of call

Verb

An aide can be assigned to watch a particularly challenging resident one-on-one, but many places lack enough staff for protracted, dedicated supervision.

— Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
Boaters can purchase an individual AIS Stamp for $7, which is assigned to the individual purchasing the stamp.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Definition of assign

Verb

This year, all of the shares designated for foundations are associated with, or run by, his family.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2026
The annual food holiday falls on the third Sunday of July each year after President Ronald Reagan officially designated it as National Ice Cream Day in 1984.

— Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of designate

Verb

The agency also didn’t provide additional details on what else, if anything, may have constituted a threat.

— Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
But California regulators and consumer watchdogs disagree with AT&T on what constitutes a reliable replacement.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of constitute

Verb

The attack was planned to take place at the cage-fighting show dubbed UFC Freedom 250, which was held on the South Lawn of the White House to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary.

— Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
For years, it was known as the third-place playoff but now, to the annoyance of many, it’s dubbed the Bronze Final.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of dub

Verb

Siri told Reuters that his firm works on behalf of Americans injured by vaccines to bring the relief they are entitled to under VICP.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
But in the video, Baldwin almost immediately gave in to what his many critics say is expected of a polarizing media personality who comes across as entitled, narcissistic and attention-seeking.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

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