nominate

Everyday

1. To suggest someone officially for a job, position or prize, as in "nominate her for class captain". tree →
2. To choose or name someone for a job or duty, as in "nominate a leader". tree →
3. To put forward a film, song or book for an award. tree →

In the lessons

Used at school (nominate a classmate for school council or student of the week), in politics and elections (parties nominate candidates), and in awards (nominated for an Oscar). Phrases: "nominate someone for", "be nominated", "nominated as".

Examples

• I nominate Priya for class captain. tree →
• Our book was nominated for a prize. tree →
• Each team must nominate a leader. tree →
• The film was nominated for three Oscars. tree →
• You can't nominate yourself for the award. tree →
• The party nominated a new candidate for president. tree →
• Who did you nominate for kindness champion? tree →

Note

Regular verb. Noun "nomination"; a person nominated is a "nominee". Being nominated does not mean winning, only being chosen as a possible winner.