Predicate: nominate

nominate: Frames file for 'nominate' based on sentences in wsj and automatic expansion via verbnet.

Roleset id: nominate.01 , suggest someone take a role, vncls: 29.1, framnet: -

nominate.01: Member of Vncls appoint-29.1.

Roles:

        Arg0: nominator (vnrole: 29.1-agent)
        Arg1: candidate (vnrole: 29.1-theme)
        Arg2: role of arg1 (vnrole: 29.1-predicate)

Example: unmentioned role

        person: ns,  tense: ns,  aspect: ns,  voice: ns,  form: infinitive

        [The remaining four trustees on the Claimants Trust]-1 have 60 days
        *trace*-1 to nominate a successor to Mr. Saltzburg.

        Arg0: *trace*-1 (= The remaining four trustees on the Claimants Trust)
        Rel: nominate
        Arg1: a successor to Mr. Saltzburg

Example: role as infinitive

        person: ns,  tense: ns,  aspect: ns,  voice: passive,  form: participle

        Antonio Novello, whom Mr. Bush nominated *trace* to serve as
        surgeon general, reportedly has assured the administration that
        she opposes abortion.

        Arg0: Mr. Bush
        Rel: nominated
        Arg1: *trace* (= whom)
        Argm-slc: whom -> Antonio Novello
        Arg2: to serve as surgeon general