Antonyms for nominate
ˈnɒm əˌneɪt; -nɪtnom·i·nate

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1. nominate

   Antonyms:
   suggest, indicate, conjecture, describe, recal, deprive, cancel, withdraw, divert

   Synonyms:
   name, specify, appoint, individualize, define, invest, present, entitle

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1. nominate, put up, put forwardverb

   propose as a candidate for some honor

   Synonyms:
   digest, abide, evoke, tolerate, put forward, support, house, tin, can, endure, appoint, put up, post, stick out, call down, conjure, make, state, arouse, assert, offer, invoke, propose, conjure up, stomach, erect, raise, stir, provide, call forth, brook, set up, domiciliate, name, suffer, bring up, stand, rear, posit, contribute, constitute, submit, bear

2. nominate, proposeverb

   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"

   Synonyms:
   suggest, aim, put up, pop the question, appoint, propose, name, purport, declare oneself, purpose, put forward, project, advise, offer, make, constitute

3. name, nominate, makeverb

   charge with a function; charge to be

   "She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club"

   Synonyms:
   wee-wee, take, hit, bring in, key out, refer, construct, draw, cook, have, piddle, hold, distinguish, piss, constitute, discover, do, reach, earn, make believe, get to, diagnose, shit, defecate, lay down, make water, name, pass water, stimulate, progress to, create, crap, bring up, take a shit, pretend, advert, gain, ready, establish, realize, list, make up, propose, give, attain, pull in, induce, form, pee, make, wee, ca-ca, get, describe, prepare, micturate, identify, take in, score, put forward, build, throw, arrive at, pee-pee, cite, relieve oneself, spend a penny, mention, puddle, take a crap, clear, appoint, produce, put up, call, take a leak, key, cause, urinate, work, fix, realise, stool, seduce

4. appoint, name, nominate, constituteverb

   create and charge with a task or function

   "nominate a committee"

   Synonyms:
   found, form, put up, list, appoint, identify, represent, be, bring up, mention, name, describe, advert, plant, put forward, comprise, establish, key out, propose, institute, diagnose, call, charge, discover, make up, distinguish, cite, refer, key, make, constitute

How to use nominate in a sentence?

1. Ted Cruz on Wednesday:

   I'm truly honored to earn Governor Jeb Bush's support, governor Bush was an extraordinary governor of Florida, and his record of job creation and education innovation left a lasting legacy for millions of Floridians. His endorsement today is further evidence that Republicans are continuing to unite behind our campaign to nominate a proven conservative to defeat Hillary Clinton in November, take back the White House, and ensure a freer and more prosperous America for future generations.

2. Michael Avenatti:

   If the Democratic Party proceeds to nominate the person who would be the best president, that is going to be a mistake.

3. Wasserman Schultz:

   We're thrilled to move to the next step of the selection process to determine where Democrats will come together to nominate the 45th President of the United States.

4. Justice Antonin Scalia:

   I have no illusions that your man will nominate someone who shares my orientation, but I hope he sends us someone smart.

5. Argentine President Mauricio Macri:

   We have decided that our best opportunity is to jointly nominate ourselves as candidates.

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