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| name [ naym ] |
noun (plural names) |
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1. what somebody or something is called: a word, term, or phrase by which somebody or something is known and distinguished from other people or things
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2. uncomplimentary description word about somebody: an uncomplimentary or abusive word or phrase used to describe somebody
  called him names behind his back
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3. reputation: the reputation or standing of somebody or something
She's made quite a name for herself in the music world.
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4. famous person: a famous person
All the big Hollywood names were there.
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adjective |
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respected: having an established and good reputation
name brands
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transitive verb (past and past participle named, present participle nam·ing, 3rd person present singular names) |
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1. give name to somebody: to give somebody or something a name
They named the dog Sport.
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2. identify somebody or something by name: to identify somebody or something by giving his, her, or its name
He says he can name all 50 state capitals.
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3. specify something: to decide upon or specify something such as a date, time, or price
would not name a figure
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4. appoint somebody to office: to choose somebody for a particular office or honor
They haven't yet named her successor.
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| [ Old English nama< Indo-European] |
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| nam·er noun |
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in name only supposedly or officially, but not in any real sense
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in the name of
1. by the authority of
2. for the sake of something
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name names to mention the names of specific people in order to blame or accuse them of an error or of wrongdoing
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somebody's name is mud somebody is in trouble or is the object of disapproval
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the name of the game what something is all about, its most important element, or the kind of thing that most commonly happens in it (informal)
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to somebody's name credited or belonging to somebody
hasn't got a penny to his name
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you name it used to suggest that an enormous number of things are involved or an enormous number of options are possible (informal)
They experienced cold, chills, and frostbite-you name it!
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