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
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.