nominate
adjective
1. (zoology) nominotypical
- the nominate subspecies
verb
1. propose as a candidate for some honor
Definition categories: communication, nominate, propose
2. put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
- The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission
Similar word(s): propose
Definition categories: social, choose, select, take
3. charge with a function; charge to be
Definition categories: social, appoint, charge
4. create and charge with a task or function
- nominate a committee
Similar word(s): appoint, constitute, name
Definition categories: social, constitute, establish, found, institute, plant