nominate

Verb
  1. Propose as a candidate for some honor (synset 200881061)
    is a type of: nominate, propose - put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
    same as: put forward, put up
  2. Put forward;
    Nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position (synset 202406665)
    "The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission"
    is a type of: choose, pick out, select, take - pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
    subtypes: nominate, put forward, put up - propose as a candidate for some honor
    same as: propose
  3. Charge with a function;
    Charge to be (synset 202401858)
    "She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club"
    is a type of: appoint, charge - assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
    subtypes: rename - name again or anew
    same as: make, name
  4. Create and charge with a task or function (synset 202401347)
    "nominate a committee"
    is a type of: constitute, establish, found, institute, plant - set up or lay the groundwork for
    subtypes:
    • pack - set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome
    • co-opt - appoint summarily or commandeer
    same as: appoint, constitute, name

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