# nominate vs nominative

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### nominate
*verb · IPA /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ · frequency rank #13,569*
To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.

### nominative
*adjective · IPA /ˈnɑm(ɪ)nətɪv/ · frequency rank #48,925*
Giving a name; naming; designating.

## Source
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