Synonyms: nominate, put forward, put up
Definition: propose as a candidate for some honor
Similar words: propose, nominate
Definition: put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
Usage: The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission
Synonyms: constitute, name, nominate, appoint
Definition: create and charge with a task or function
Usage: nominate a committee
Similar words: plant, establish, found, constitute, institute
Definition: set up or lay the groundwork for
Usage: establish a new department
Synonyms: nominate, name, make
Definition: charge with a function; charge to be
Usage: She was named Head of the Committee; She was made president of the club
Similar words: appoint, charge
Definition: assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
Usage: He was appointed deputy manager; She was charged with supervising the creation of a concordance
Definition: put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
Usage: The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission
Similar words: select, choose, take, pick out
Definition: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Usage: Take any one of these cards; Choose a good husband for your daughter; She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her