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nominates

The word “nominates” has 3 syllables: nom-i-nates

It's pronounced as /ˈnɑː.mə.neɪts/

What is synonym and antonym for nominates?

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

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

Synonyms for nominates

  • anoints
  • appoints
  • assigns
  • attaches
  • authorizes
  • baptizes
  • brands
  • calls
  • chooses
  • christens
  • clepes
  • code-names
  • commissions
  • consecrates
  • constitutes
  • creates
  • crowns
  • delegates
  • denominates
  • denotes
  • deputes
  • deputizes
  • designates
  • destines
  • details
  • drafts
  • dubs
  • elects
  • enthrones
  • entitles
  • handpicks
  • inaugurates
  • inducts
  • installs
  • instates
  • institutes
  • invests
  • labels
  • makes
  • miscalls
  • misnames
  • mistitles
  • names
  • nicknames
  • ordains
  • places
  • rechristens
  • relabels
  • renames
  • selects
  • specifies
  • stigmatizes
  • styles
  • surnames
  • tags
  • terms
  • thrones
  • titles

Antonyms for nominates

  • blackballs
  • deposes
  • dethrones
  • discharges
  • dismisses
  • displaces
  • ejects
  • evicts
  • expels
  • fires
  • ousts
  • overthrows
  • removes
  • throws out
  • uncrowns
  • unmakes
  • unseats

Meanings of nominates

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • Each year, the academy nominates several films for the top award.
  • The committee nominates a new chairperson at the end of every term.
  • She usually nominates candidates based on their leadership qualities.
  • The party nominates its presidential candidate during the national convention.
  • He nominates his colleague for the employee recognition program.

On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nominates, such as: anoints, appoints, assigns, attaches, authorizes, baptizes, blackballs.

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