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nominate
 
SYLLABICATION:nom·i·nate
PRONUNCIATION:  nm-nt
TRANSITIVE VERB:Inflected forms: 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.
ETYMOLOGY:Latin nminre, nmint-, to name, from nmen, nmin-, name. See n-men- in Appendix I.
OTHER FORMS:nomi·nator —NOUN
 
 
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