nominated

nom·i·nate

 (nŏm′ə-nāt′)

tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates

1. To propose as a candidate in an election or as one to be considered for an honor or prize: nominated him as their candidate for mayor; was nominated twice for an Academy Award.

2. To designate or appoint to an office or responsibility: "A quiet recruit who always does exactly what he is told ... is nominated to take the rap" (Thomas E. Ricks). See Synonyms at appoint.

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[Latin nōmināre, nōmināt-, to name, from nōmen, nōmin-, name; see nō̆-men- in Indo-European roots.]

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nom′i·na′tor n.

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Adj.

1.

nominated - appointed by nomination nominative appointed, appointive - subject to appointment

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