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Name
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
names
Examples
He introduced himself by saying, " Hi, my name is Alex. "
1.1
a word or phrase used to insult or defame someone
Examples
He called her a cruel name in anger.
1.2
a person's reputation or standing in the community
Examples
He worked hard to make a good name for himself.
02
a famous or notable person
Examples
Albert Einstein is a name known worldwide.
to name
01
to give a name to something or someone
Transitive: to name sb/sth
Complex Transitive: to name sb/sth sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
name
3rd person singular
names
Present participle
naming
Past simple
named
Past participle
named
Examples
Parents often carefully name their children after considering various factors.
02
to mention or designate something as a relevant or contributing factor
Transitive: to name sth as a relevant factor
Examples
The CEO named teamwork as the most important factor in achieving company goals.
2.1
to state the name of someone or something
Transitive: to name sb
Examples
During the presentation, she named each member of the project team and their contributions.
2.2
to identify someone or something by giving their name
Transitive: to name sb/sth
Examples
The witness was unable to name the suspect in the lineup.
2.3
to specify or list something by giving its name
Transitive: to name a list
Examples
The chef named the ingredients for the recipe: flour, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
03
to officially appoint or designate someone to a specific position or task
Complex Transitive: to name sb as holder of position or responsibility
Examples
The board of directors named her as the new CEO of the company.
Lexical Tree
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