A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known, addressed, or referred to
“Write down your name on the first page of the form.”
A reputation, especially a good one
“She's carved a good name for herself through her works of charity.”
A famous person, typically successful or much-publicized
“Bill Gates is perhaps the most famous name in the annals of personal computers and operating systems.”
An expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt the feelings of another
“I was called a name during my schooldays that I find offensive to this day.”
An outward, and often deceptive, display or pretense
“The actor serves as the head of the charitable organization in name only.”
The name or trademark of a fashion company
A name or persona by which one is known
A distinctive marking, symbol or logo
Disreputable fame or notoriety
A word that names a person, place, thing or idea
The state of having a distinct identity, or being an individual distinct from others
A nominal leader or head without real power
A category having attributes in common while differentiated from others by kind, type, or quality
To designate a particular name or title
“Harry and Meghan would name their son Archie.”
To make a choice, especially for a given job, position or role
“The organization is expected to name its new chief in a few days.”
To mention as an example or reference
“The reporter continued to refuse to name his sources.”
To identify or make a determination on something relevant or important
“We cannot come up with a solution if we are unable to even name the problem.”
To publicly implicate
“Several witnesses would name Michael as the perpetrator of these crimes.”
To assign to a particular class or category
To offer for discussion or debate
To criticize or express strong disapproval of
To precisely state or describe the nature, scope, or meaning of
To introduce make known the arrival of a person, such as a guest
Having a good reputation, especially in a given field
“The university boasts a number of name physicists serving in their science faculty.”
Made and marketed under a patent
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