name

Speech parts

1. name - Noun

2. name - Verb

3. Name - Proper noun

Meaning

The title by which any person or thing is known or designated; a distinctive specific appellation, whether of an individual or a class.

A descriptive or qualifying appellation given to a person or thing, on account of a character or acts.

Reputed character; reputation, good or bad; estimation; fame; especially, illustrious character or fame; honorable estimation; distinction.

A person, an individual.

To give a distinctive name or appellation to; to entitle; to denominate; to style; to call.

To mention by name; to utter or publish the name of; to refer to by distinctive title; to mention.

To designate by name or specifically for any purpose; to nominate; to specify; to appoint; as, to name a day for the wedding.

To designate (a member) by name, as the Speaker does by way of reprimand.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

nominate call designate epithet title identify mention designation appoint appellation christen label specify nickname tag
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Antonyms

unknown nobody conceal anonymity nonentity rascal
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Hypernyms

institute sept found set family study

Hyponyms

violet christen number term style list

Phrases with the word

in the name of call someone every name in the book on first-name terms by the name of clear someone's name take someone's name in vain

Derivatives

named naming

Anagrams

amen mane mean Eman Enma MENA neam NEMA NMEA

Examples

The person who manages to limit his mind to a few simple thoughts such as the name of Christ, the hour of death, the beauty of Paradise, and the love of God, will purge it of every demonic contemplation. Ephraim of Arizona

When someone steals a person's clothes, we call him a thief. Should we not also give the same name to the one who could clothe the naked but does not? Basil of Caesarea

If we truly think of Christ as our source of holiness, we shall refrain from anything wicked or impure in thought or act and thus show ourselves to be worthy bearers of his name. For the quality of holiness is shown not by what we say but by what we do in life. Gregory of Nyssa

A good name is a rich inheritance. German Proverb

A good name is better than a girdle of gold. French Proverb

If he was any good, his name would be Kheirollah. Persian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

namby-pamby namby-pambyism Namcha Barwa name after name again name an author chooses