Etymology
Latin nominatus, past participle of nominare, from nomin-, nomen name — more at name
Definitions
- 1 : designate, name
- 2 a : to appoint or propose for appointment to an office or place
- b : to propose as a candidate for election to office
- c : to propose for an honor <nominate her for player of the year>
- 3 : to enter (a horse) in a race
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