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BE KNOWN AS Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the phrase be known as. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase be known as. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BE KNOWN AS

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acknowledged
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• recognized or made known or admitted

adjective satellite

• generally accepted

celebrated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• widely known and esteemed

• having an illustrious past

distinguished
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

• used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person

famous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• widely known and esteemed

identified
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having the identity known or established

infamous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• known widely and usually unfavorably

noted
adjective satellite

• widely known and esteemed

prominent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

• conspicuous in position or importance

recognized
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• generally approved or compelling recognition

• provided with a secure reputation

renowned
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• widely known and esteemed

well-known
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• widely or fully known

• frequently experienced; known closely or intimately

acclaimed
adjectiveadj
noun

• enthusiastic approval

verb

• praise vociferously

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

reputed
adjectiveadj
noun

• the state of being held in high esteem and honor

verb

• look on as or consider

know as
verb

• assign a specified (usually proper) name to

• look on as or consider

call
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course

• a method of contacting a person by phone

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

• a demand

• the characteristic sound produced by a bird

• a brief social visit

• a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement

• a demand for a show of hands in a card game

• a request

• an instruction that interrupts the program being executed

• a visit in an official or professional capacity

• (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee

• the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

verb

• assign a specified (usually proper) name to

• ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality

• get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

• utter a sudden loud cry

• order, request, or command to come

• pay a brief visit

• call a meeting; invite or command to meet

• read aloud to check for omissions or absentees

• send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message

• utter a characteristic note or cry

• stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather

• greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name

• make a stop in a harbour

• demand payment of (a loan)

• make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands

• give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance

• indicate a decision in regard to

• make a prediction about; tell in advance

• present for redemption before maturation

• challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense

• declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee

• lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal

• order or request or give a command for

• order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role

• utter in a loud voice or announce

• challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of

• consider or regard as being

• rouse somebody from sleep with a call

esteem
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• a feeling of delighted approval and liking

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• look on as or consider

name
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a language unit by which a person or thing is known

• a person's reputation

• family based on male descent

• a well-known or notable person

• by the sanction or authority of

• a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

verb

• assign a specified (usually proper) name to

• give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property

• charge with a function; charge to be

• create and charge with a task or function

• mention and identify by name

• make reference to

• identify as in botany or biology, for example

• give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

• determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis

repute
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of being held in high esteem and honor

verb

• look on as or consider

look on
verbv
verb

• observe with attention

• look on as or consider

look upon
verbv
verb

• look on as or consider

Best Hypernyms For BE KNOWN AS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for be known as, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
believe conceive consider label think

Alternatives for ACKNOWLEDGED

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