<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object)<ul><li>to propose (someone) for appointment or election to an office.</li><li>Synonyms: choose, pick</li><li>to appoint to a duty or office.</li><li>to propose for an honor, award, or the like.</li><li>Horse Racing: to register (a horse) as an entry in a race.</li><li>to name; designate.</li><li>Obsolete: to specify.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>having a particular name.</li></ul>