Name Definition–noun | 1. | a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known. | | 2. | mere designation, as distinguished from fact: He was a king in name only. | | 3. | an appellation, title, or epithet, applied descriptively, in honor, abuse, etc. | | 4. | a reputation of a particular kind given by common opinion: to protect one's good name. | | 5. | a distingui
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shed, famous, or great reputation; fame: to make a name for oneself. | | 6. | a widely known or famous person; celebrity: She's a name in show business. | | 7. | an unpleasant or derogatory appellation or expression: Don't call your brother names! Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me. | | 8. | a personal or family name as exercising influence or bringing distinction: With that name they can get a loan at any bank in town. | | 9. | a body of persons grouped under one name, as a family or clan. | | 10. | the verbal or other symbolic representation of a thing, event, property, relation, or concept. | | 11. | (initial capital letter ) a symbol or vehicle of divinity: to take the Name in vain; the power of the Name. | –verb (used with object) | 12. | to give a name to: to name a baby. | | 13. | to accuse: He was named as the thief. | | 14. | to call by an epithet: They named her speedy. | | 15. | to identify, specify, or mention by name: Three persons were named in the report. | | 16. | to designate for some duty or office; nominate or appoint: I have named you for the position. | | 17. | to specify; suggest: Name a price. | | 18. | to give the name of: Can you name the capital of Ohio? | | 20. | British. (in the House of Commons) to cite (a member) for contempt. | –adjective | 21. | famous; widely known: a name author. | | 22. | designed for or carrying a name. | | 23. | giving its name or title to a collection or anthology containing it: the name piece. | —Idioms | 24. | by name, | a. | personally; individually: She was always careful to address every employee by name. | | b. | not personally; by repute: I know him by name only. | | | 25. | call names, to scold or speak abusively of or to a person: Better not to call names unless one is larger and considerably stronger than one's adversary. | <
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The witness in the bribery investigation threatened to name names. | | 28. | to one's name, in one's possession: I haven't a penny to my name. | |
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