nominate /ˈnɑːməˌneɪt/ verb nominates; nominated; nominating
nominates; nominated; nominating
Learner's definition of NOMINATE
[+ object]
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a : to formally choose (someone) as a candidate for a job, position, office, etc.正式提名(工作、职务等的候选人) —
often used as (be) nominated常用作(be) nominated b : to choose (someone) for a job, position, office, etc.任命;指定;指派 -
The chairman can nominate [=name, appoint] three members to the committee.主席可以任命三名委员会的成员。
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Someone has to tell her the truth—I nominate you.一定要有人告诉她实情——我派你去。
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often used as (be) nominated常用作(be) nominated 2
: to choose (someone or something) as a candidate for receiving an honor or award提名(奖项或荣誉的角逐者) —
often used as (be) nominated常用作(be) nominated