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nominate

[/ˈnɑːmɪneɪt/]
verb
nomear
1. To propose or formally suggest someone for an elected position, award, or responsibility
She was nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards.
Ela foi nomeada para Melhor Atriz no Oscar.
2. To appoint or designate someone to a specific role or position
The president will nominate a new judge to the Supreme Court.
O presidente vai nomear um novo juiz para a Suprema Corte.
3. To name or specify something explicitly
Please nominate the date for our next meeting.
Por favor, indique a data para nossa próxima reunião.
NYC Slang
tap (informal usage, as in 'to tap someone for a position')
Synonyms
appointdesignateproposesuggestnamerecommend
Antonyms
dismissrejectremovedisqualify

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nomear
Most common form used in Brazil
São Paulo
indicar
Commonly used as alternative for proposing candidacy
Portugal
nomear
Standard usage in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

nominate someone for an award
nominate someone to a position
be nominated for something
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