nominated

(verb) propose as a candidate for some honor. Synonyms: nominate, put up, put forward.

(verb) put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position. Synonyms: nominate, propose. Example: "The president nominated her as head of the civil rights commission."

(verb) charge with a function; charge to be. Synonyms: name, nominate, make. Examples: "She was named head of the committee." "She was made president of the club."

(verb) create and charge with a task or function. Synonyms: appoint, name, nominate, constitute. Example: "Nominate a committee."

(adj) appointed by nomination. Synonyms: nominative.