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name
[neym]
noun
a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
mere designation, as distinguished from fact.
He was a king in name only.
an appellation, title, or epithet, applied descriptively, in honor, abuse, etc.
a reputation of a particular kind given by common opinion.
to protect one's good name.
a distinguished, famous, or great reputation; fame.
to make a name for oneself.
a widely known or famous person; celebrity.
She's a name in show business.
Synonyms: personalityan unpleasant or derogatory appellation or expression.
Don't call your brother names! Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.
a personal or family name as exercising influence or bringing distinction.
With that name they can get a loan at any bank in town.
a body of persons grouped under one name, as a family or clan.
the verbal or other symbolic representation of a thing, event, property, relation, or concept.
(initial capital letter), a symbol or vehicle of divinity.
to take the Name in vain; the power of the Name.
verb (used with object)
to give a name to.
to name a baby.
to accuse.
He was named as the thief.
to call by an epithet.
They named her speedy.
to identify, specify, or mention by name.
Three persons were named in the report.
to designate for some duty or office; nominate or appoint.
I have named you for the position.
Synonyms: chooseName a price.
Synonyms: mentionto give the name of.
Can you name the capital of Ohio?
to speak of.
British., (in the House of Commons) to cite (a member) for contempt.
adjective
famous; widely known.
a name author.
designed for or carrying a name.
giving its name or title to a collection or anthology containing it.
the name piece.
name
/ neɪm /
noun
a word or term by which a person or thing is commonly and distinctively known
mere outward appearance or form as opposed to fact (esp in the phrase in name )
he was a ruler in name only
a word, title, or phrase descriptive of character, usually abusive or derogatory
to call a person names
reputation, esp, if unspecified, good reputation
he's made quite a name for himself
a famous person or thing
a name in the advertising world
( as modifier )
a name product
a member of Lloyd's who provides part of the capital of a syndicate and shares in its profits or losses but does not arrange its business
using as a name
for the sake of
by the sanction or authority of
to have heard of without having met
anything that is essential, significant, or important
expected or normal conditions, circumstances, etc
in gambling, losing money's the name of the game
belonging to one
I haven't a penny to my name
verb
to give a name to; call by a name
she named the child Edward
to refer to by name; cite
he named three French poets
to determine, fix, or specify
they have named a date for the meeting
to appoint to or cite for a particular title, honour, or duty; nominate
he was named Journalist of the Year
to ban (an MP) from the House of Commons by mentioning him formally by name as being guilty of disorderly conduct
to reveal the identity of a person or organization guilty of illegal or unacceptable behaviour in order to embarrass them into not repeating the offence
to cite people, esp in order to blame or accuse them
to choose the day for one's wedding
whatever you need, mention, etc
Other Word Forms
- namer noun
- rename verb (used with object)
- self-named adjective
- undername noun
- undernamed adjective
- well-named adjective
- namable adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of name1
Word History and Origins
Origin of name1
Idioms and Phrases
name names, to specify people by name, especially those who have been accomplices in a misdeed.
The witness in the bribery investigation threatened to name names.
call names, to scold or speak abusively of or to a person.
Better not to call names unless one is larger and considerably stronger than one's adversary.
by name,
personally; individually.
She was always careful to address every employee by name.
not personally; by repute.
I know him by name only.
to one's name, in one's possession.
I haven't a penny to my name.
in the name of,
with appeal to.
In the name of mercy, stop that screaming!
by the authority of.
Open, in the name of the law!
on behalf of.
to purchase something in the name of another.
under the name or possession of.
money deposited in the name of a son.
under the designation or excuse of.
murder in the name of justice.
More idioms and phrases containing name
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Example Sentences
Small caps, cyclical stocks and even some defensive names are catching a bid, suggesting that the bull run may have deeper roots than previously believed.
He owns a pet tortoise he named Tyrosine after an amino acid, and dreams of being an orthodontist after he retires from racing.
Wearing the name of a third different team on his chest, Rantanen is now heating up as though the name Gretzky were stitched on his back.
Bob was once so popular a ballplayer name that managers had to be careful not to trip over one Bob or another on their way through the clubhouse.
On the eve of the game that transformed Schlittler into a household name, he insisted, “I take pride in being from Boston.”
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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