nominated

verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: nom-i-nat-ed (4)
English Definition

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

Example Sentence

He was nominated for the best actor award.

US IPA /ˈnɑːmɪneɪtɪd/
UK IPA /ˈnɒmɪneɪtɪd/

Synonyms

proposed selected designated chosen named

Antonyms

rejected dismissed ignored