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nominate

The word “nominate” has 3 syllables: nom-i-nate

It's pronounced as /ˈnɑː.mə.neɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for nominate?

In the thesaurus, “nominate” has 58 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nominate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for nominate

  • anoint
  • appoint
  • assign
  • attach
  • authorize
  • baptize
  • brand
  • call
  • choose
  • christen
  • clepe
  • code-name
  • commission
  • consecrate
  • constitute
  • create
  • crown
  • delegate
  • denominate
  • denote
  • depute
  • deputize
  • designate
  • destine
  • detail
  • draft
  • dub
  • elect
  • enthrone
  • entitle
  • handpick
  • inaugurate
  • induct
  • install
  • instate
  • institute
  • invest
  • label
  • make
  • miscall
  • misname
  • mistitle
  • name
  • nickname
  • ordain
  • place
  • rechristen
  • relabel
  • rename
  • select
  • specify
  • stigmatize
  • style
  • surname
  • tag
  • term
  • throne
  • title

Antonyms for nominate

  • blackball
  • depose
  • dethrone
  • discharge
  • dismiss
  • displace
  • eject
  • evict
  • expel
  • fire
  • oust
  • overthrow
  • remove
  • throw out
  • uncrown
  • unmake
  • unseat

Meanings of nominate

  • verb
    1. To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.
    2. To entitle, confer a name upon.
  • adjective
    1. Nominotypical.

Example Sentences

  • The committee will nominate three candidates for the leadership position.
  • We decided to nominate her for the volunteer of the year award.
  • They plan to nominate a new ambassador to the United Nations.
  • Fans can nominate their favorite artist for the upcoming music awards.
  • The board will nominate a successor before the current CEO retires.

On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nominate, such as: anoint, appoint, assign, attach, authorize, baptize, blackball.

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label

name

names

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call

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