name
名称,名字,名,姓名
Related Words
Definitions
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- : a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
- : mere designation, as distinguished from fact: He was a king in name only.
- : an appellation, title, or epithet, applied descriptively, in honor, abuse, etc.
- : a reputation of a particular kind given by common opinion: to protect one's good name.
- : a distinguished, famous, or great reputation; fame: to make a name for oneself.
- : a widely known or famous person; celebrity: She's a name in show business.
- : an unpleasant or derogatory appellation or expression: Don't call your brother names! Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.
- : a personal or family name as exercising influence or bringing distinction: With that name they can get a loan at any bank in town.
- : a body of persons grouped under one name, as a family or clan.
- : the verbal or other symbolic representation of a thing, event, property, relation, or concept.
- : a symbol or vehicle of divinity: to take the Name in vain; the power of the Name.
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named, nam·ing.
- : to give a name to: to name a baby.
- : to accuse: He was named as the thief.
- : to call by an epithet: They named her speedy.
- : to identify, specify, or mention by name: Three persons were named in the report.
- : to designate for some duty or office; nominate or appoint: I have named you for the position.
- : to specify; suggest: Name a price.
- : to give the name of: Can you name the capital of Ohio?
- : to speak of.
- : British. to cite for contempt.
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- : famous; widely known: a name author.
- : designed for or carrying a name.
- : giving its name or title to a collection or anthology containing it: the name piece.
Phrases
- name after
- name is mud, one's
- name names
- name of the game, the
- name the day
- call names
- clear one's name
- drop names
- give a bad name
- go by (the name of)
- handle to one's name
- in name only
- in the name of
- make a name for oneself
- on a first-name basis
- take someone's name in vain
- to one's name
- worthy of the name
- you name it
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
The CDA was passed not in the name of censorship but in the name of protecting children from stumbling across sexual material.
“Gronkowski” itself never manages to sound more erotic than the name of a hearty Polish stew or a D-list WWE performer.
Yet, for god knows what reason, his name is never brought up in the “Great American Filmmaker” conversation.
A sad-faced orange Star of David flashed across the iPhone screen as we swiped left on “James” (not his real name).
What they believe impacts economic policy, foreign policy, education policy, environmental policy, you name it.
In pursuing his alchemical researches, he discovered Prussian blue, and the animal oil which bears his name.
Elyon is the name of an ancient Phœnician god, slain by his son El, no doubt the “first-born of death” in Job xviii.
"It is ill-fated;" and Alessandro blamed himself for having forgotten her only association with the name.
"Garnache," came the other's crisp, metallic voice, and the name had a sound as of an oath on his lips.
Children, and the building of a city shall establish a name, but a blameless wife shall be counted above them both.