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nominated

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nom·i·nate  (nm-nt)
tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates
1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election.
2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. See Synonyms at appoint.
[Latin nminre, nmint-, to name, from nmen, nmin-, name; see n-men- in Indo-European roots.]
nomi·nator n.
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Adj.1.nominated - appointed by nomination
nominative
appointed, appointive - subject to appointment
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As these patient drudges were mingling their tears, they were notified that they must go on duty again, for one of the political parties had nominated a thief and was about to hold a gratification meeting.
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