nominated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /nəˈmeɪnɪtɪd/
KK: /nɑˈmeɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Relating to someone or something that has been officially suggested for a position or award.
Example
She was nominated for the best actress award at the film festival.
Conversation
Did you hear that Sarah was nominated for the award?
Yeah, that's amazing! She totally deserves it.
I know, right? I think it's her hard work that got her nominated.
Absolutely! I can't wait to see if she wins.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
proposed
recommended
selected
Antonyms
rejected
dismissed
excluded
verb
Definition
To officially suggest someone for a position, award, or honor.
Example
She was nominated for the best actress award at the film festival.
Tense Forms
Past: nominated
Past Participle: nominated
Conversation
Did you hear that Alice was nominated for the art award?
Really? That's amazing news for her!
I know, right? She definitely deserves it.
Root Explanation
Nominated → It is formed from "nominare" (meaning to name) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "nominated" means having been named or designated for a position or honor.
Memory Tip
Think of someone being 'named' ('nominare') for a role or award — that's why nominated means having been chosen for something.
Visually Confused Words
unnominated
undominated
binominated
dominated
nonlaminated
renominate
innominate
denominate