nominate

/ˈnɒm.ə.neɪt/verb

To formally suggest someone for a job, position, or award.

Example sentences

“The committee nominated her for the employee-of-the-year award.”
“Each department may nominate one candidate for the board.”

You nominate someone for an award or to a position; both prepositions are standard.

Related words

nonchalantAppearing relaxed and unworried, as if nothing matters much.nomadA person belonging to a group that moves from place to place with their animals instead of settling in one home.nonstopContinuing without any pauses or breaks.nobleA person born into the aristocracy; a member of the highest social class.noodleA long thin or flat piece of dough, boiled and eaten in soups or with sauces.nimbleQuick and skillful in movement; good at grabbing or handling things.