NAME
Scrabble letter values: N1A1M3E1 = 6
Definition
- noun a language unit by which a person or thing is known.
- noun a person's reputation.
- noun family based on male descent. — synonyms: gens
- noun a well-known or notable person. — synonyms: figure, public_figure
- noun by the sanction or authority of.
- noun a defamatory or abusive word or phrase. — synonyms: epithet
- verb assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to. — synonyms: call, know_as, be_known_as
- verb give the name or identifying characteristics of. — synonyms: identify
- verb charge with a function. — synonyms: nominate, make
- verb create and charge with a task or function. — synonyms: appoint, nominate, constitute
- verb mention and identify by name.
- verb make reference to. — synonyms: mention, advert, bring_up, cite, refer
- verb identify as in botany or biology, for example. — synonyms: identify, discover, key, key_out, distinguish, describe
- verb give or make a list of. — synonyms: list
- verb determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis. — synonyms: diagnose
Examples
- “his name really is George Washington”
- “those are two names for the same thing”
- “he wanted to protect his good name”