Synonyms of nominate

nominate

verb

ˈnä-mə-ˌnāt 

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nominate

Mike Leigh has been nominated for an Academy Award seven times and has won it zero times. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

What is even more remarkable is that Antiques Roadshow has been nominated in the category 22 consecutive times. — Peter White, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026

Despite the victory, they were still relegated to Spain’s second division, but the strike was nominated for the club’s goal of the year award for 2025. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Telle also worked as the chief staff member on the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Homeland Security Subcommittee, according to Hagerty’s remarks when Telle was nominated for the civil works job in May 2025. — Jonathan J. Cooper, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026