Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Name.
How to pronounce name:
Def 1 AU
Def 1 US
Name - as a noun
A language unit by which a person or thing is known
Example: "His name really is george washington"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
language unitlinguistic unitHyponyms (Broadly Related)
agnomenassumed namedbadoing business as
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A person's reputation
Example: "He wanted to protect his good name"
Family based on male descent
Example: "He had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gensA well-known or notable person
Example: "They studied all the great names in the history of france"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
figurepublic figureHypernyms (Closely Related)
important personinfluential personpersonageHyponyms (Broadly Related)
By the sanction or authority of
Example: "Halt in the name of the law"
A defamatory or abusive word or phrase
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
epithetHypernyms (Closely Related)
calumniationcalumnydefamationhatchet jobobloquytraducementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Name - as a verb
Assign a specified (usually proper) name to
Example: "They named their son david"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be known ascallknow asHypernyms (Closely Related)
labelHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
identifyHypernyms (Closely Related)
denotereferHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Charge with a function; charge to be
Example: "She was named head of the committee"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
makenominateHypernyms (Closely Related)
appointchargeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Create and charge with a task or function
Example: "Nominate a committee"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appointconstitutenominateHypernyms (Closely Related)
constituteestablishfoundinstituteplantHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Mention and identify by name
Example: "Name your accomplices!"
Make reference to
Example: "He was named in connection with the invention"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advertbring upcitementionreferHypernyms (Closely Related)
have in mindmeanthink ofHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Identify as in botany or biology, for example
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
describediscoverdistinguishidentifykeykey outGive or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
Example: "List the states west of the mississippi"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
listExample Sentences
"What is your name?"
"Please write your name on the form."
"My name is John."
"His name is Alex."
"I can't remember the name of the book."
Word Game Points
Is NAME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, name is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NAME has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is NAME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, name is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNAME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is NAME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, name is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNAME has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
