Definition of "nominate" []

• To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. (verb-transitive)
• To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. See Synonyms at appoint. (verb-transitive)

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• "As a result the Democrats will once again nominate a candidate who will lose even to an inferior Republican."
• "It's too bad the Democrats will once again nominate an unelectable candidate, and will once again lose the White House."
• "By using their weird caucusing (which disenfranchises old people & working people due to the time commitment) and their soviet-style party bosses, they are about to again nominate an unelectable figure."