nominate

/ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/verb
Middle School
1

To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.

2

To specify in advance which pocket a ball will be potted in; to call; to name.

3

To designate a peer (or oneself) as corresponding to a (potentially positive or negative) description.

4

To entitle, confer a name upon.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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