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BE KNOWN AS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the phrase Be Known As.

Be Known As - as a verb

Assign a specified (usually proper) name to

Example: "They named their son david"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
callknow asname
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
label
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Look on as or consider

Example: "She looked on this affair as a joke"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
esteemknow aslook onlook uponregard asreputetake to bethink of

Example Sentences

"The city used to be known as the capital of the world."
"The actor will forever be known as the star of that popular movie."
"This company will always be known as a groundbreaking innovator in technology."
"He will always be known as the hero who saved the day."
"The ancient city used to be known as the City of Gods."
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