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NOMINATE

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Nominate.

Nominate - as a verb

Propose as a candidate for some honor

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
put forward

Put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position

Example: "The president nominated her as head of the civil rights commission"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
propose11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choose11pick outselect8take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Charge with a function; charge to be

Example: "She was named head of the committee"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
make10name6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appoint11charge12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Create and charge with a task or function

Example: "Nominate a committee"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appoint11constitute12name6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constitute12establish14found9institute9plant7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Nominate - as an adjective

Nominotypical

Example: "The nominate subspecies"

Example Sentences

"I nominate John for the position of team captain."
"They nominated Mary for the prestigious award."
"The committee nominated Sarah as the representative for the conference."
"He was nominated for his outstanding contribution to the field of science."
"The party nominated their candidate for the upcoming election."
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Word Game Points

Is NOMINATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nominate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NOMINATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is NOMINATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nominate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NOMINATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is NOMINATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nominate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NOMINATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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