nominate

Universal Words verb 1 ~ sb (for / as sth) to formally suggest that sb should be chosen for an important role, prize, position, etc: [VN] She has been nominated for the presidency. * [VN-N] He was nominated (as) best actor. [also VNtoinf] 2 ~ sb (to / as sth) to choose sb to do a particular job SYNAPPOINT: [VN] I have been nominated to the committee. * [VNtoinf] She was nominated to speak on our behalf. 3 [VN] ~ sth (as sth) to choose a time, date or title for sth: 1 December has been nominated as the day of the election.