co-opt vs nominate

co-opt

verb
  • To elect as a fellow member of a group, such as a committee. 

  • To absorb or assimilate into an established group. 

  • To commandeer, appropriate or take over. 

nominate

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

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

adj
  • nominotypical 

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