Third-person singular simple present indicative form of nominate.(verb)
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Use "nominates" in a sentence
"Day 2: President McCain nominates the only Republican willing to accept the position as secretary of the Treasury, whose appointment is fast-tracked through Congress in light of the growing economic crisis."
"If the Democratic Party does it again – nominates a candidate that annoys everybody like they did when the nominated John Kerry and Al Gore, I will be annoyed."
"Whomever this party eventually nominates is going to have to surround themself with the best advisors."