Akademik

nominate
verb /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt,ˈnɒm.ə.neɪt,ˈnɑm.ɪ.neɪt,ˈnɑm.ə.neɪt/
To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.

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