nominate
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: nominates · nominating
Sense 1
To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To specify in advance which pocket a ball will be potted in; to call; to name.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
nominotypical
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nominate” mean?
To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.
Is “nominate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.