nominate

/ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: nominates · nominating

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Meaning · English

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

Meaning · English

nominotypical

Adjective

Examples

the nominate subspecies

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.