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- pronunciation:
- neIm
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a word or group of words by which something or someone is known.
What is the name of that kind of snake?The name of the thirteenth president of the United States is Millard Fillmore.- similar words:
- denomination, identification, label, nickname, tag, title, trademark
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definition 2: |
reputation.
She has established a good name for herself.- synonyms:
- reputation
- similar words:
- standing, status
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related words: |
brand, face, term, word |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
names, naming, named |
definition 1: |
to give a name to.
I named my kitten Fluffy, because she has fluffy fur.- synonyms:
- call, designate
- similar words:
- baptize, christen, entitle, label, title
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definition 2: |
to call or mention by name.
The teacher named those who had to stay after school.- synonyms:
- designate, mention
- similar words:
- call, denote, identify
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definition 3: |
to choose for a particular office or duty.
The mayor named him chief of police.- synonyms:
- appoint, assign, designate, nominate
- similar words:
- appropriate, choose, constitute, delegate, elect, propose, select
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related words: |
assign, nickname, ordain, refer, set, term |
derivation: |
named (adj.) |
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