SINCE 1828
rename
verb
re·name
| \ (ˌ)rē-ˈnām
\
\
renamed;
renaming
Definition of rename
: to give (someone or something) a new name
renamed the street in honor of the late mayor … a 16-year-old who left the Orthodox life a year ago. He has renamed himself Adam to cement the break …— Ron Kampeas The program was actually a relatively simple … script that renames files on your hard drive …— Michael J. Miller
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rename
verb
English Language Learners Definition of rename
: to give a new name to (someone or something)
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rename
verb
re·name
| \ rē-ˈnām\
renamed;
renaming
Kids Definition of rename
: to give a new name to
The street was renamed.
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