to propose (someone) for appointment or election to an office.

to appoint to a duty or office.

to propose for an honor, award, or the like.

Horse Racing . to register (a horse) as an entry in a race.

to name; designate.

Obsolete . to specify.

having a particular name.

verb

ignore , pass over

verb

appoint , assign , call , choose , cognominate , commission , decide , denominate , draft , elect , elevate , empower , intend , make , mean , name , offer , present , proffer , propose , purpose , put down for , put up , recommend , slate , slot , specify , submit , suggest , tab , tap , tender , termnotes:nominate means \'call the name of\' (latin nomen) , while denominate means \'to give a name to\' , designate , select