Nominate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈnä-mə-ˌnāt/ nom·i·nate

Meaning & Definition of Nominate

Nominate (verb)

  1. designate, name
  2. to appoint or propose for appointment to an office or place
  3. to propose as a candidate for election to office

Nominate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: baptize, call, christen, clepe (archaic), denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label, name, style, term, title
    related: brand, stigmatize, tag, denote, specify, miscall, misname, mistitle, code-name, nickname, rechristen, relabel, rename, surname

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

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

    similar: appoint, assign, attach, commission, constitute, designate, detail, name, place
    related: authorize, delegate, depute, deputize, anoint, consecrate, create, inaugurate, induct, install, instate, institute, invest, make, ordain, crown, enthrone, throne, choose, destine, draft, elect, handpick, select, single (out), vote (in)
    opposite: discharge, dismiss, expel, fire
    near: blackball, depose, dethrone, displace, eject, evict, oust, overthrow, remove, throw out, uncrown, unmake, unseat

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nominate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nominate:

Archaic: clepe
baptize, call, christen, denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label, name, style, term, title, appoint, assign, attach, commission, constitute, detail, place

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Nominate

Words with the opposite meaning of Nominate:

discharge, dismiss, expel, fire

Related Words for Nominate

brand, stigmatize, tag, denote, specify, miscall, misname, mistitle, code-name, nickname, rechristen, relabel, rename, surname, authorize, delegate, depute, deputize, anoint, consecrate, create, inaugurate, induct, install, instate, institute, invest, make, ordain, crown

Near Antonyms of Nominate

blackball, depose, dethrone, displace, eject, evict, oust, overthrow, remove, throw out, uncrown, unmake, unseat

Word Forms of Nominate

Inflections: nominated, nominating

Derived words: nominatable (adjective), nominator (noun), nominee (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Nominate

Latin nominatus, past participle of nominare, from nomin-, nomen name name

First known use: 1545

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Nominate

Frequently Asked Questions about Nominate

What does "Nominate" mean?

"Nominate" means designate, name. As a verb, it is defined as: designate, name. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Nominate"?

Other words for "Nominate" include baptize, call, christen, clepe, denominate, designate, dub and entitle. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nominate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nominate"?

There are 60 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nominate". Common alternatives include baptize, call, christen, clepe, denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label and name.

What is the opposite of "Nominate"?

Antonyms of "Nominate" include discharge, dismiss, expel and fire. Near antonyms include blackball, depose, dethrone and displace.

How do you use "Nominate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nominate" in a sentence: "this first drawing, which we'll nominate as Plan A, shows how the house would look with the smaller annex"; "the U.S. Constitution directs the president to nominate ambassadors".

Is "Nominate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Nominate" is a verb.

Is "Nominate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Nominate" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Nominate"?

"Nominate" is pronounced /ˈnä-mə-ˌnāt/ and divided into syllables as nom·i·nate.