nominate
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[change]- (UK) IPA (key): /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ or /ˈnɒm.ə.neɪt/
- (US) IPA (key): /ˈnɑm.ɪ.neɪt/ or /ˈnɑm.ə.neɪt/
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Verb
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- (transitive) To name someone for a role or position, including that of an office.
- Jim nominated Tom to be the leader of their group
- (transitive) To name something for an award or prize.
- The movie was nominated for an Academy Award.