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- pronunciation:
- neIm
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, adjective
- phrases:
- in the name of, to one's name
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a word or group of words used to identify something or someone.
What is the name of that park near you?I recognize her face, but I can't remember her name.- synonyms:
- appellation, cognomen, designation
- similar words:
- appellative, denomination, epithet, identification, label, nickname, tag, title, trademark
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| definition 2: |
a label only, rather than a reflection of fact.
He's a writer in name, but he's never published anything.- similar words:
- designation, label, tag, title
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| definition 3: |
reputation.
The company has established a good name in the industry.She has a good name as a dentist in town.- synonyms:
- reputation, repute
- similar words:
- standing, status
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| definition 4: |
a person who is famous or distinguished.
He's a big name in the sports world.- synonyms:
- celebrity, figure, luminary, notable
- similar words:
- bigwig, dignitary, personality, star, superstar
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| related words: |
brand, face, fame, magnate, memory, term, word |
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| phrase: |
in the name of, to one's name |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
names, naming, named |
| definition 1: |
to assign a name to.
We named our dog Charlie.They named the baby Lily after her grandmother.- synonyms:
- call, designate, dub
- similar words:
- baptize, christen, entitle, label, title
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| definition 2: |
to call, specify, or mention by name.
The committee named the prizewinners at a special ceremony.The suspect eventually named the others who took part in the crime.- synonyms:
- denominate, designate, mention, specify
- similar words:
- call, denote, identify
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| definition 3: |
to indicate; specify.
She could not name a good reason for her refusal.- synonyms:
- cite, designate, disclose, indicate, reveal, specify
- similar words:
- denominate, denote, identify, mention, pin down, suggest
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| definition 4: |
to appoint to a particular office or duty.
The committee named him chairman of the board.- synonyms:
- appoint, assign, designate, nominate
- similar words:
- appropriate, choose, constitute, delegate, elect, make, propose, select
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| related words: |
announce, assign, designate, enumerate, legitimate, nickname, ordain, refer, reference, set, style, term |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
well-known; famous.
He is a name bowler.Name brands are more expensive than store brand products.- synonyms:
- celebrated, famous, renowned, well-known
- similar words:
- acclaimed, distinguished, eminent, important, noted, popular
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| derivation: |
named (adj.) |
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