Nominated vs Regarded - What's the difference?

As verbs the difference between nominated and regarded

is that nominated is (nominate) while regarded is (regard).

is of or pertaining to someone or something that has received a nomination.

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of or pertaining to someone or something that has received a nomination

The nominated candidates will each give a speech before the election.

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* well-regarded