nominate

verb
UK /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/
US /ˈnɑː.mə.neɪt/

To name someone for a job or a prize.

The class nominated Mia to be the team captain.

SYNONYMS

proposesuggestrecommendnameput forward

RELATED WORDS

nominationnomineenominatorcandidate

OTHER MEANINGS

2. To formally choose someone as a candidate for an election.

The party nominated her for president.

3. To appoint someone to a position or duty.

The board nominated him as the new treasurer.

4. To name a date or place for something to happen.

They nominated June for the school fair.