Common mistakes: Nominate
:Check the correct statement(s)
.Mr. Tong was nominated manager of the company in 1984 .Mr. Tong was appointed manager of the company in 1984
Nominate
Verb
.BAD: Mr Tong was nominated manager of the company in 1984 .GOOD: Mr Tong was appointed manager of the company in 1984
Nominate
:suggest someone for election or selection (for a job or position)
.We need to nominate someone to take over from Harry as our new public relations officer
Appoint
:give someone a job or position
.Mr H. Wilks has been officially appointed as the society’s new public relations officer