nominate

UK /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ US /ˈnɑ.mɪ.neɪt/
adj 5verb 4noun 1

Definitions

verb

1

To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.

2

To specify in advance which pocket a ball will be potted in; to call; to name.

3

To designate a peer (or oneself) as corresponding to a (potentially positive or negative) description.

In the unlimited method, they are allowed to nominate as many or as few peers as they see fit for each question.

4

To entitle, confer a name upon.

1658: the City of Norwich … was enlarged, builded and nominated by the Saxons. — Sir Thomas Browne, Urne-Burial (Penguin 2005, p. 12)

adj

1

Named, called; nominated, appointed etc.

2

Mentioned by name, noted.

3

Nominated to an office.

an executor nominate / a nominate executor

4

Having a special name or mentioning a particular name.

5

nominotypical

the nominate subspecies

noun

1

A nominee.

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