nominate in WordNet English dictionary

1. create and charge with a task or function
   "nominate a committee"
   appoint  name  nominate  constitute 
   
2. charge with a function; charge to be
   "She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club"
   name  nominate  make 
   
3. propose as a candidate for some honor
   nominate  put up  put forward 
   
4. put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
   "The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission"
   nominate  propose