name
//neɪm//
Noun
nameSingular
namesPlural
1
A word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.
What is your name?
2
A famous or important person.
Many big names attended the awards ceremony.
3
Reputation or fame.
She made a name for herself as a talented artist.
Synonym
Verb
namedPast tense
namedPast participle
namingPresent participle
namesThird-person singular
1
To give a name to someone or something.
They named their baby Sarah.
2
To identify or mention by name.
Can you name the people in this photo?
3
To nominate or appoint someone to a position.
She was named as the new director of the company.