Name (Verb)
Meaning 1
Assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to; "They named their son David"; "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 2
Charge with a function; charge to be; "She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 3
Mention and identify by name; "name your accomplices!".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The police asked the suspect to name everyone who was with him during the crime.
- The teacher told the boys to name all the children who were involved in the fight.
- Can you name the people you were with at the party last night.
- The authorities demanded that the defendant name all his partners in the business.
- The principal ordered the student to name the friends who helped him cheat on the test.
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Meaning 4
Identify as in botany or biology, for example.
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 5
Create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 6
Give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property; "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"; "The almanac identifies the auspicious months".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 7
Make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The politician's name was mentioned in connection with the scandal during the debate.
- Her name was frequently mentioned as a potential award winner due to her outstanding achievements.
- Their names were mentioned in the article as key contributors to the research project.
- The company's name was mentioned in the news report as a leader in sustainable practices.
- The artist's name was mentioned alongside other prominent figures in the field during the interview.
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- Cross-refer
- Cite
- Raise
- Appeal
- Touch On
- Remember
- Namedrop
- Speak Of The Devil
- Dredge Up
- Invoke
- Quote
- Commend
- Drag Up
- Bring Up
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Meaning 8
Give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of; "List the states west of the Mississippi".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.