name
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.
have named
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present perfectof name.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Researchers have named a newly identified snake species from New Guinea Lielaphis slashi, or Slash's groundsnake.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
Royal clan elders have named popular TV news presenter Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, 56, as the next monarch, but this has been rejected by Oyo's close family.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
She, in turn, is pursuing custody of the boy, whom the couple have named Rumi.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
If there is a will, he will likely have named an executor to wrap up his affairs, pay any remaining debts and ensure his wishes are upheld.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
He meant I should have named my guitar Doug or Brian, or better yet, taken up the flute.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
