name

noun

UK /neɪm/

Word Forms

singular	name
plural	names

1
countable a word or set of words by which a person or thing is usually known
My name is Judith Kramer.
Please write your name, address, and telephone number on the list.
name of:
What’s the name of this flower?
name for:
I think it’s a great name for a band.
Synonyms and related words
General words for names, and types of name
aka
alias
alias
2
countable a word or words that someone calls another person in order to insult them
call someone names:
They used to call me all kinds of names at school.
Synonyms and related words
General words for insults and insulting
a slap in the face
cut
insult
3
singular a reputation
a good/bad name:
These people have ruined the school’s good name.
make a name for yourself/make your name (as something):
He first made a name for himself as a singer.
have/get a name for (doing) something:
We have a name for providing good value-for-money holidays.
Synonyms and related words
Reputation
reputation
standing
track record
4
countable someone who is famous or well known
Some of the biggest names in television were there.
She’s one of the most famous names in country music.
Synonyms and related words
Famous people
face
national treasure
sleb
See alsobig name

phrases

by name

by the name of something

give your name to something

go by the name of something

something has someone’s name on it

in all but name

in name only

in the name of

the name of the game

put a name to

put a name to a face

under the name of something

name

noun

US /neɪm/

Word Forms

singular	name
plural	names

1
countable a word or set of words by which a person or thing is usually known
My name is Judith Kramer.
Please write your name, address, and telephone number on the list.
name of:
What’s the name of this flower?
name for:
I think it’s a great name for a band.
Synonyms and related words
General words for names, and types of name
aka
alias
alias
2
countable a word or words that someone calls another person in order to insult them
call someone names:
They used to call me all kinds of names at school.
Synonyms and related words
General words for insults and insulting
a slap in the face
cut
insult
3
singular a reputation
a good/bad name:
These people have ruined the school’s good name.
make a name for yourself/make your name (as something):
He first made a name for himself as a singer.
have/get a name for (doing) something:
We have a name for providing professional and discreet service.
Synonyms and related words
Reputation
reputation
standing
track record
4
countable someone who is famous or well known
Some of the biggest names in television were there.
She’s one of the most famous names in country music.
Synonyms and related words
Famous people
face
national treasure
sleb
See alsobig name

phrases

by name

by the name of something

give your name to something

go by the name of something

something has someone’s name on it

in all but name

in name only

in the name of

the name of the game

put a name to

put a name to a face

under the name of something

name

verb transitive

UK /neɪm/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	name
he/she/it	names
present participle	naming
past tense	named
past participle	named

1
to give someone or something a name
Have you named the baby yet?
name someone/something something:
We named our puppy Patch.
aptly/appropriately named:
The Palms Hotel is aptly named.
Synonyms and related words
To name, or to have a particular name
name
call
christen
2
to know and say what the name of someone or something is
How many world capitals can you name?
name someone/something as something:
They’ve been named as the chief suspects in the investigation.
Synonyms and related words
To name, or to have a particular name
name
call
christen
3
to decide on and state something such as a date, time, place, or price
Name a time, and I’ll be there.
name your price (=say how much money you want for something):
I really want it. Just name your price!
Synonyms and related words
To make a decision
decide
determine
arrive at
4
to choose someone for a particular job, position, or prize
name someone something:
He was named player of the year at the awards ceremony.
name someone to something:
She was named to the post last Wednesday.
name someone as something:
Weston was named as captain of the England Under-19 team.
name someone to do something:
They’ve asked that a special prosecutor be named to investigate.
Synonyms and related words
To choose a person
anoint
appoint
delegate

phrases

name and shame

name names

name the day

you name it

phrasal verbs

name after

name for

name

verb transitive

US /neɪm/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	name
he/she/it	names
present participle	naming
past tense	named
past participle	named

1
to give someone or something a name
Have you named the baby yet?
name someone/something something:
We named our puppy Buddy.
aptly/appropriately named:
The Palms Hotel is aptly named.
Synonyms and related words
To name, or to have a particular name
name
call
christen
2
to know and say what the name of someone or something is
How many state capitals can you name?
name someone/something as something:
They’ve been named as the chief suspects in the investigation.
Synonyms and related words
To name, or to have a particular name
name
call
christen
3
to decide on and state something such as a date, time, place, or price
Name a time, and I’ll be there.
name your price (=say how much money you want for something):
I really want it. Just name your price!
Synonyms and related words
To make a decision
decide
determine
arrive at
4
to choose someone for a particular job, position, or prize
name someone something:
He was named player of the year at the awards ceremony.
name someone to something:
She was named to the post last Wednesday.
name someone as something:
Weston was named as captain of the Varsity football team.
name someone to do something:
They’ve asked that a special prosecutor be named to investigate.
Synonyms and related words
To choose a person
anoint
appoint
delegate

phrases

name and shame

name names

name the day

you name it

phrasal verbs

name after

name for

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