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name noun
Meaning : A language unit by which a person or thing is known.
Example :
His name really is George Washington.
Those are two names for the same thing.
Meaning : A person's reputation.
Example :
He wanted to protect his good name.
Meaning : Family based on male descent.
Example :
He had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name.
Synonyms : gens
Meaning : A well-known or notable person.
Example :
They studied all the great names in the history of France.
She is an important figure in modern music.
Synonyms : figure, public figure
Meaning : By the sanction or authority of.
Example :
Halt in the name of the law.
name verb
Meaning : Assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to.
Example :
They named their son David.
The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader.
Synonyms : be known as, call, know as
Meaning : Give the name or identifying characteristics of. Refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property.
Example :
Many senators were named in connection with the scandal.
The almanac identifies the auspicious months.
Synonyms : identify
Meaning : Create and charge with a task or function.
Example :
Nominate a committee.
Synonyms : appoint, constitute, nominate
Meaning : Mention and identify by name.
Example :
Name your accomplices!.
Meaning : Give or make a list of. Name individually. Give the names of.
Example :
List the states west of the Mississippi.
Synonyms : list
Meaning : Determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis.
Synonyms : diagnose
