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name 
[neym] Pronunciation Key noun, verb, named, nam·ing, adjective
—Related forms
[neym] Pronunciation Key noun, verb, named, nam·ing, adjective –noun
–verb (used with object)
–adjective
—Idioms
| 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 distinguished, 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. |
| 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? |
| 19. | to speak of. |
| 20. | British. (in the House of Commons) to cite (a member) for contempt. |
| 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. |
| 24. | by name,
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| 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. |
| 26. | in the name of,
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| 27. | name names, to specify people by name, esp. those who have been accomplices in a misdeed: 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. |
[Origin: bef. 900; ME; OE nama; c. G Name, Goth namô; akin to ON nafn, L nōmen, Gk ónoma, OIr ainm, Pol imię, Czech jméno]
] —Related forms
namer, noun
—Synonyms 1. Name, title both refer to the label by which a person is known. Name is the simpler and more general word for appellation: The name is John. A title is an official or honorary term bestowed on a person or the specific designation of a book, article, etc.: He now has the title of Doctor. Treasure Island is the title of a book. 4. repute, character, credit. 5. note, distinction, renown, eminence. 6. personality. 14. nickname, dub, denominate. 16. choose. 17. mention.
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| name
(nām) Pronunciation Key
n.
tr.v. named, nam·ing, names
adj. Informal Well-known by a name: a name performer. [Middle English, from Old English nama; see n  -men- in Indo-European roots.]
nam'a·ble, name'a·ble adj., nam'er n. |
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Online Etymology Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
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name
O.E. nama, from P.Gmc. *namon (cf. O.Fris. nama, O.H.G. namo, Ger. Name, Du. naam, O.N. nafn, Goth. namo "name"), from PIE *nomn- (cf. Skt. nama, Avestan nama, Gk. onoma, onyma, L. nomen, O.C.S. ime, gen. imene, Rus. imya, O.Ir. ainm, O.Welsh anu). Meaning "one's reputation" is from c.1300. As a modifier meaning "well-known," first attested 1938. The verb is from O.E. namian. First record of namely "particularly, especially" is from c.1175. Name-calling is from 1853; name-dropper first recorded 1947. The name of the game "the essential thing or quality" is from 1966; to have one's name in lights "be a famous performer" is from 1929.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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| name | |
noun | |
| 1. | a language unit by which a person or thing is known; "his name really is George Washington"; "those are two names for the same thing" |
| 2. | a person's reputation; "he wanted to protect his good name" |
| 3. | family based on male descent; "he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name" |
| 4. | a well-known or notable person; "they studied all the great names in the history of France"; "she is an important figure in modern music" |
| 5. | by the sanction or authority of; "halt in the name of the law" |
| 6. | a defamatory or abusive word or phrase |
verb | |
| 1. | assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to; "They named their son David"; "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader" |
| 2. | give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property; "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"; "The almanac identifies the auspicious months" |
| 3. | charge with a function; charge to be; "She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club" |
| 4. | create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" [syn: appoint] |
| 5. | mention and identify by name; "name your accomplices!" |
| 6. | make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention" [syn: mention] |
| 7. | identify as in botany or biology, for example [syn: identify] |
| 8. | give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of; "List the states west of the Mississippi" [syn: list] |
| 9. | determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis [syn: diagnose] |
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American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms - Cite This Source - Share This
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In addition to the idioms beginning with name, also see call names; clear one's name; drop names; give a bad name; go by (the name of); handle to one's name; in name only; in the name of; make a name for oneself; on a first-name basis; take someone's name in vain; to one's name; worthy of the name; you name it.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
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Name\, n. [AS. nama; akin to D. naam, OS. & OHG. namo, G. name, Icel. nafn, for namn, Dan. navn, Sw. namn, Goth. nam[=o], L. nomen (perh. influenced by noscere, gnoscere, to learn to know), Gr. 'o`mona, Scr. n[=a]man. [root]267. Cf. Anonymous, Ignominy, Misnomer, Nominal, Noun.]1. The title by which any person or thing is known or designated; a distinctive specific appellation, whether of an individual or a class. Whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. --Gen. ii. 19. What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet. --Shak. 2. A descriptive or qualifying appellation given to a person or thing, on account of a character or acts. His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. --Is. ix. 6. 3. Reputed character; reputation, good or bad; estimation; fame; especially, illustrious character or fame; honorable estimation; distinction. What men of name resort to him? --Shak. Far above . . . every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come. --Eph. i. 21. I will get me a name and honor in the kingdom. --1 Macc. iii. 14. He hath brought up an evil name upon a virgin. --Deut. xxii. 19. The king's army . . . had left no good name behind. --Clarendon. 4. Those of a certain name; a race; a family. The ministers of the republic, mortal enemies of his name, came every day to pay their feigned civilities. --Motley. 5. A person, an individual. [Poetic] They list with women each degenerate name. --Dryden. Christian name. (a) The name a person receives at baptism, as distinguished from surname; baptismal name. (b) A given name, whether received at baptism or not. Given name. See under Given. In name, in profession, or by title only; not in reality; as, a friend in name. In the name of. (a) In behalf of; by the authority of. " I charge you in the duke's name to obey me." --Shak. (b) In the represented or assumed character of. "I'll to him again in name of Brook." --Shak. Name plate, a plate as of metal, glass, etc., having a name upon it, as a sign; a doorplate. Pen name, a name assumed by an author; a pseudonym or nom de plume. --Bayard Taylor. Proper name (Gram.), a name applied to a particular person, place, or thing. To call names, to apply opprobrious epithets to; to call by reproachful appellations. To take a name in vain, to use a name lightly or profanely; to use a name in making flippant or dishonest oaths. --Ex. xx. 7. Syn: Appellation; title; designation; cognomen; denomination; epithet. Usage: Name, Appellation, Title, Denomination. Name is generic, denoting that combination of sounds or letters by which a person or thing is known and distinguished. Appellation, although sometimes put for name simply, denotes, more properly, a descriptive term, used by way of marking some individual peculiarity or characteristic; as, Charles the Bold, Philip the Stammerer. A title is a term employed to point out one's rank, office, etc.; as, the Duke of Bedford, Paul the Apostle, etc. Denomination is to particular bodies what appellation is to individuals; thus, the church of Christ is divided into different denominations, as Congregationalists, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, etc.
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Name\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Named; p. pr. & vb. n. Naming.] [AS. namian. See Name, n.]1. To give a distinctive name or appellation to; to entitle; to denominate; to style; to call. She named the child Ichabod. --1 Sam. iv. 21. Thus was the building left Ridiculous, and the work Confusion named. --Milton. 2. To mention by name; to utter or publish the name of; to refer to by distinctive title; to mention. None named thee but to praise. --Halleck. Old Yew, which graspest at the stones That name the underlying dead. --Tennyson. 3. To designate by name or specifically for any purpose; to nominate; to specify; to appoint; as, to name a day for the wedding. Whom late you have named for consul. --Shak. 4. (House of Commons) To designate (a member) by name, as the Speaker does by way of reprimand. Syn: To denominate; style; term; call; mention; specify; designate; nominate.
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