nominate (one) to (something)

nominate (one) to (something)

To recommend, suggest, or put forward one as a candidate to join a particular group. Tom wants to nominate Sally to the board of directors.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

nominate someone to something

to suggest someone to become a member of a group. I am the one who nominated her to the board. The president nominated herself to the position of chairman of the board.
See also: nominate
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
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  • nominate to
  • nominate
  • nominate (one) as (something)
  • nominate as
  • put (one) up for (something)
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