definition of
nominate

[1] #1 nominate v. [put up, put forward] propose as a candidate for some honor. wn

[2] #2 nominate v. [propose] put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position; "The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission". wn

[3] #3 nominate v. [name, make] charge with a function; charge to be; "She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club". wn

[4] #4 nominate v. [appoint, name, constitute] create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee". wn