name
noun.
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
noun.
a person's reputation
he wanted to protect his good name
noun.
family based on male descent
he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name
Synonym: gens
noun.
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
Synonym: figure, public figure
noun.
by the sanction or authority of
halt in the name of the law
noun.
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
Synonym: epithet
verb.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
They named their son David|The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader
Synonym: know as, call, be known as
verb.
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
Synonym: identify
verb.
charge with a function; charge to be
She was named Head of the Committee|She was made president of the club
Synonym: make, nominate
verb.
create and charge with a task or function
nominate a committee
Synonym: appoint, constitute, nominate
verb.
mention and identify by name
name your accomplices!
verb.
make reference to
His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
Synonym: refer, mention, cite, bring up, advert
verb.
identify as in botany or biology, for example
Synonym: key out, key, identify, distinguish, discover, describe
verb.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
List the states west of the Mississippi
Synonym: list
verb.
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
Synonym: diagnose