nominate verb
ADV. formally, officially
VERB + NOMINATE ask sb to, invite sb to Ten critics were asked to nominate their Book of the Year.
PREP. as He has now been formally nominated as presidential candidate. | for She was nominated for a special award. | to He has been nominated to the committee.
PHRASES the power/right to nominate sb
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