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Rename (Verb)

Meaning 1

Assign a new name to; "Many streets in the former East Germany were renamed in 1990".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The new owner decided to rename the restaurant to match her family's name.
  • In honor of the famous scientist, the university chose to rename the physics building after him.
  • The committee agreed to rename the park to reflect its new status as a nature reserve.
  • The couple decided to rename the baby boy to something less common in their family.
  • The software company elected to rename its most popular product to make it sound more user-friendly.

Hypernyms

  • Be Known As
  • Call
  • Know As

Meaning 2

Name again or anew; "He was renamed Minister of the Interior".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • The company decided to rename the awards ceremony to honor its founder.
  • She was renamed captain of the team after her predecessor graduated.
  • They have chosen to rename the conference center after the famous philanthropist.
  • After taking over, the new owners will rename the restaurant to attract a different clientele.
  • The street where he grew up was renamed in honor of his heroic contributions.

Hypernyms

  • Make
  • Nominate
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