1. (noun)name 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. (noun)name a person's reputation "he wanted to protect his good name"
3. (noun)name, gens family based on male descent "he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name"
4. (noun)name, figure, public figure a well-known or notableperson "they studied all the great names in the history of France"; "she is an important figure in modern music"
5. (noun)name by the sanction or authority of "halt in the name of the law"
6. (verb)name, epithet a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
7. (verb)name, call assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to "They named their son David"; "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader"
8. (verb)name, identify give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristicproperty "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"; "The almanac identifies the auspicious months"
9. (verb)name, nominate, make charge with a function; charge to be "She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club"
10. (verb)appoint, name, nominate, constitute create and charge with a task or function "nominate a committee"
11. (verb)name mention and identify by name "name your accomplices!"
12. (verb)mention, advert, bring up, cite, name, refer makereference to "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
13. (verb)identify, discover, key, key out, distinguish, describe, name identify as in botany or biology, for example
14. (verb)list, name give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of "List the states west of the Mississippi"
15. (verb)diagnose, name determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
1. (noun)name the word or words that sb or sth is called "What's your name?" "David Martin."; I forget the name of the town.; Scientists have not given the new bacteria a name yet.
2. name by name using a name She called each person by name.
3. name in the name of/in sb's name indicates the name sb uses to buy or obtain sth an insurance policy in the name of Katherine Hollis; a bank account in my name
4. name under the name (of) using a name which may not be a real name They made a reservation under the name of "Smith."
5. name a well-known or famous person or thing some of the biggest names in Hollywood
6. name a household name sb or sth well-known by almost everyone In two years the company has become a household name.
7. name the name of the game the most important aspect Fun, not winning, is the name of the game in this event.
8. (verb)name to give sb or sth a name; = call They named the puppy Polly.
9. name to identify sb using their name He named two top officials as the source of the information.
10. name to state specifically what sth is Name the price, and you can have it!
11. name to name a few used after listing a few specific things, to say there are many more They have ales, lagers, white beers, just to name a few.
12. name to choose sb for a reward or official position; = nominate The President named him to the Supreme Court.
13. name you name it indicates there are many possibilities You name it, they sell it.
Definition of 'NAme'
Webster Dictionary
1. (noun)NAme the title by which any person or thing is known or designated; a distinctive specific appellation, whether of an individual or a class
2. (noun)NAme a descriptive or qualifying appellation given to a person or thing, on account of a character or acts
3. (noun)NAme reputed character; reputation, good or bad; estimation; fame; especially, illustrious character or fame; honorable estimation; distinction
4. (noun)NAme those of a certain name; a race; a family
5. (noun)NAme a person, an individual
6. (noun)NAme to give a distinctive name or appellation to; to entitle; to denominate; to style; to call
7. (noun)NAme to mention by name; to utter or publish the name of; to refer to by distinctive title; to mention
8. (noun)NAme to designate by name or specifically for any purpose; to nominate; to specify; to appoint; as, to name a day for the wedding
9. (noun)NAme to designate (a member) by name, as the Speaker does by way of reprimand