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.
will name
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future tenseof name.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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England boss Steve Borthwick will name his side to face Australia on Friday.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
The company recently settled a dispute with founder Chip Wilson, who will name two new directors to its board.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
When you input a brand-name drug into the tool, it will name the generic and ask if you want to use that instead.
From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026
Wiegman will name her squad for the first time in 2026 on Tuesday at 11:00 - who might feature and what are the key decisions for the Dutchwoman?
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
The Negro masses will name leaders and will give them power and responsibility.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
