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Definition of: nominate
(nom′ə·nāt) v.t. ·nat·ed, ·nat·ing
1. To name as a candidate for elective office.
2. To appoint to some office or duty.
3. Obs. To name; entitle.
—adjective
1. Nominated.
2. Having a legal or particular name. [<L nominatus, pp. of nominare <nomen, -inis a name]
—nom′i·na′tor noun
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