What is the meaning of nominate?

verb

• Propose as a candidate for some honor.
  • synonyms: put up, put forward
• Put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position.
  • usage: "The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission"
  • synonyms: propose
• Charge with a function; charge to be.
  • usage: "She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club"
  • synonyms: name, make
• Create and charge with a task or function.
  • usage: "nominate a committee"
  • synonyms: appoint, name, constitute