nominate

To propose as a candidate in an election or as one to be considered for an honor or prize.

To designate or appoint to an office or responsibility: synonym: appoint.

Nominated; of an executor, appointed by the will.

Possessing a nomen juris or legal name or designation; characterized or distinguished by a particular name.

To name; mention by name.

To call; entitle; denominate.

To name or designate by name for an office or place; appoint: as, to nominate an heir or an executor.

To name for election, choice, or appointment; propose by name, or offer the name of, as a candidate, especially for an elective office. See nomination.

To set down in express terms; express.

To mention by name; to name.