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nominate vs propose

propose vs nominate

nominate and propose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nominate No No Yes No
propose No No Yes No
As verbs, propose is a hypernym of nominate; that is, propose is a word with a broader meaning than nominate:
  • nominate: propose as a candidate for some honor
  • propose: put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
Other hypernyms of nominate include nominate.
As verbs, nominate and propose are synonyms defined as:
  • nominate and propose: put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
nominate (verb) propose (verb)
propose as a candidate for some honor present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
create and charge with a task or function propose or intend
charge with a function; charge to be make a proposal, declare a plan for something
put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position ask (someone) to marry you
put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
Difference between nominate and propose

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