Nominate
Nominate (verb) /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ US /ˈnɑː.mə-/
to officially select a person for a position, job, etc. – appoint someone to a position – propose – put forward – recommend – appoint – elect – choose:
Mr. Robinson has been nominated for the position of vice president in our company.
Noun: nominator
Noun: nominee
