name

name [nām]

n.

[ME < OE nama, akin to Ger name < IE base * (o)nomṇ > L nomen, Gr onoma, onyma]

1. a word or phrase by which a person, thing, or class of things is known, called, or spoken to or of; appellation; title

2. a word or words expressing some quality considered characteristic or descriptive of a person or thing, often showing approval or disapproval; epithet

3. the sacred designation of a deity [His ineffable name]

4.

a) fame, reputation, or character [a good name]

b) good reputation

5. a family or clan [the last of his name]

6. appearance only, not reality; semblance [chief in name only]

7. a distinguished or famous person [the greatest name in science]

adj.

☆ 1. having a good reputation; well-known [a name brand]

2. carrying a name [a name tag]

vt.

named, naming

1. to give a name or title to; entitle; style

2. to designate, mention, or refer to by name

3. to identify by the right name [name all the oceans]

4. to nominate or appoint to a post, situation, or office

5. to set or fix; specify (a date, price, etc.)

6. to speak about; mention

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call names

to speak of or to in an abusive manner

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in the name of

1. in appeal or reference to

2. by the authority of; as the representative of

3. as belonging to

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know only by name

to be familiar with the name of but not know personally

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name names

to identify specific persons, esp. as doing wrong

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to one's name

belonging to one

nameable

adj.

namable

namer

n.