name

/nˈe‍ɪm/

/ˈneɪm/

[noun] [verb]

Name

[NOUN]

the word someone or something is called or known by

1.1

the reputation that someone has or the opinion that people have about them

1.2

a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

synonyms : epithet

family based on male descent

synonyms : gens

a well-known or notable person

synonyms : figure

public figure

to name

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to give a name to something or someone

synonyms : be known as

call

know as

give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property

synonyms : identify

2.1

mention and identify by name

2.2

to state the name of someone or something

synonyms : advert

2.3

identify as in botany or biology, for example

synonyms : describe

2.4

determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis

synonyms : diagnose

2.5

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

synonyms : list

charge with a function; charge to be

synonyms : make

nominate

3.1

create and charge with a task or function

synonyms : appoint

constitute

nominate

Examples

1. The teacher called out our names one by one for attendance.

2. The name rings a bell.

3. My favorite actor's name is Tom Hanks.

4. My new puppy's name is Max.

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