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to give a name to<decided to name her new puppy “Bubbles”>Synonymsbaptize, call, christen, denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label, style, term, titleRelated Wordsdenote, specify; miscall, misname; nickname; rename
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to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically<I don't want to name anyone in particular, but someone in this room fiddled with my carʼs radio>— see mention 1
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to pick (someone) by oneʼs authority for a specific position or duty<was named the provost of the university>— see appoint 2
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to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities<you don't like my offer? Just name your price>— see choose 1
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to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority<you name the date and I'll make sure I'm there>— see appoint 1
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