verb
BAD : Mr Tong was nominated manager of the company in 1984.
GOOD : Mr Tong was appointed manager of the company in 1984.
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nominate = suggest someone for election or selection (for a job or position): 'We need to nominate someone to take over from Harry as our new public relations officer.'
appoint = give someone a job or position: 'Mr H. Wilks has been officially appointed as the society's new public relations officer.'