rename
verb
re·name (ˌ)rē-ˈnām 
renamed; renaming
transitive verb
: to give (someone or something) a new name
renamed the street in honor of the late mayor
… a 16-year-old who left the Orthodox life a year ago. He has renamed himself Adam to cement the break …
Ron Kampeas
Ron KampeasThe program was actually a relatively simple … script that renames files on your hard drive … Michael J. Miller
Michael J. Miller
Word History
First Known Use
1579, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
rename
verb
re·name
rē-ˈnām
renamed; renaming
: to give a new name to
The street was renamed.
rename
verb
as in to relabel
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- relabel
- rechristen
- nickname
- surname
- specify
- misname
- code-name
- denote
- designate
- title
- name
- nominate
- tag
- stigmatize
- brand
- mistitle
- christen
- miscall
- denominate
- label
- entitle
- term
- dub
- style
- baptize
- call
- clepe
