transitive verb nominated -·nat′ed, nominating -·nat′·ing

1. Now Rare to name, call, or designate
2. to name or appoint to an office or position
3. 1. to name as a candidate for election or appointment; propose for office
   2. to propose as a candidate for an award or honor
4. to enter (a horse) in a horse race

Etymology: < L nominatus, pp. of nominare, to name < nomen, name