nominated

Definitions

Formally entered as a candidate for an office, award, or honor.

Proposed or appointed to a position, duty, or role.

Examples

She was nominated for an Academy Award for her outstanding performance in the film.

The committee nominated him as the new chairperson due to his extensive experience.

Several local activists were nominated for the community service prize this year.

Synonyms

proposed suggested named appointed designated recommended selected

Antonyms

rejected denied dismissed ignored excluded disqualified refused