English dictionary
name
nounPronunciation
neɪm
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- by the sanction or authority of
noun
- a language unit by which a person or thing is known
noun
- a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
noun
- family based on male descent
noun
- a well-known or notable person
noun
- a person's reputation
verb
- determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
verb
- identify as in botany or biology, for example
verb
- give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
verb
- mention and identify by name
verb
- make reference to
verb
- give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
verb
- assign a specified (usually proper) name to
verb
- create and charge with a task or function
verb
- charge with a function; charge to be
Example sentences
halt in the name of the law
his name really is George Washington
those are two names for the same thing
he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name
they studied all the great names in the history of France
she is an important figure in modern music
he wanted to protect his good name
List the states west of the Mississippi
name your accomplices!
he was named in connection with the invention
Many senators were named in connection with the scandal
The almanac identifies the auspicious months
They named their son David
The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader
nominate a committee
She was named Head of the Committee
She was made president of the club