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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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Nominated VS Designated

Can I say that if you’re drunk, you can nominate me for driving OR the write word is that you can designate me for driving? Please clarify my doubt.
  

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Hi, Can I say that if you’re drunk, you can nominate me for driving OR the write word is that you can designate me for driving? Please clarify my doubt. I wouldn't say 'nominate'.

  • Hi, Can I say that if you’re drunk, you can nominate me for driving OR the write word is that you can designate me for driving?
  • Please clarify my doubt.
  • I wouldn't say 'nominate'.
  • It usually means 'to propose or suggest someone's name to other people'.
  • eg His friends nominated him as a candidate for president of the sports club.
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Hi,

Can I say that if you’re drunk, you can nominate me for driving OR the write word is that you can designate me for driving? Please clarify my doubt.

I wouldn't say 'nominate'. It usually means 'to propose or suggest someone's name to other people'. eg His friends nominated him as a candidate for president of the sports

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