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adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of name

having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge

The university's physics department boasts a number of name physicists.

Synonyms of name

esteemed, estimable, prestigious, recognized, reputable, reputed, respectable, respected

Words Related to name

honorable, venerable, worthy

creditable, good, praiseworthy

celebrated, distinguished, famed, famous, honored, illustrious, notable, prominent, redoubtable, renowned, well-known

Near Antonyms of name

seedy, shadowy, shady

no-name, obscure, undistinguished, unknown

Antonyms of name

disreputable

name

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of name

1 a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known

The guy introduced himself and then asked what my name was.

Synonyms of name

appellation, cognomen, denomination, denotation, designation, handle, moniker (also monicker), nomenclature, title

Words Related to name

baptismal name, Christian name, first name, forename, given name

family name, maiden name, middle name, surname

byname, diminutive, epithet, nickname, sobriquet (also soubriquet)

banner, rubric, tag

alias, nom de guerre, nom de plume, pen name, pseudonym

binomial, monomial

trivial name, vernacular

misnomer

brand name, label, trademark, trade name

2 an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings

Quit calling her names.

Synonyms of name

affront, barb, brickbat, cut, dart, dig, epithet, indignity, insult, offense (or offence), outrage, personality, poke, put-down, sarcasm, slap, slight, slur

Words Related to name

catcall, gibe (or jibe), jeer, mock, quip, sneer, taunt

abuse, invective, vituperation

disapproval, opprobrium

disgrace, dishonor, shame

attack, criticism, knock, slam, swipe

torment, torture

Near Antonyms of name

accolade, commendation, compliment

acclaim, applause, praise

adulation, flattery

3 outward and often deceptive indication

a celebrity who is the head of the charitable organization in name only

Synonyms of name

appearance, face, guise, outward, seeming, semblance, show

Words Related to name

air, effect, impression

hint, implication, insinuation, resemblance, suggestion

affectation, demonstration, display, fiction, image, imitation, imposture, likeness, make-believe (also make-belief), pose, pretense (or pretence), representation, simulation

cloak, disguise, exterior, facade (also façade), front, gloss, mask, masquerade, patina, shape, shell, surface, veneer

Phrases Synonymous with name

first blush

4 overall quality as seen or judged by people in general

has a good name among fellow marine biologists

Synonyms of name

character, fame, mark, note, odor, report, reputation, repute

Words Related to name

credit, honor

celebrity, notoriety, renown

image, persona

admiration, regard, reverence

Near Antonyms of name

discredit, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

5 a person who is widely known and usually much talked about

managed to get several names to appear at the restaurant's opening

Synonyms of name

cause célèbre (also cause celebre), celeb, celebrity, figure, icon (also ikon), light, luminary, megastar, notability, notable, notoriety, personage, personality, somebody, standout, star, superstar, VIP

Words Related to name

favorite, heartthrob, hero, idol

demigod, dignitary, eminence, immortal, monument, pillar, worthy

baron, big shot, bigwig, kahuna, magnate, mogul, nabob, panjandrum

Near Antonyms of name

lightweight, mediocrity

has-been

Antonyms of name

nobody, noncelebrity

name

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of name

1 to give a name to

Amy decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles."

Synonyms of name

baptize, call, christen, denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label, nominate, style, term, title

Words Related to name

brand, stigmatize, tag

denote, specify

miscall, misname, mistitle

nickname

surname

2 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 phone.

Synonyms of name

advert (to), cite, drop, instance, mention, note, notice, quote, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon)

Words Related to name

allude (to), hint (at), imply, indicate, infer, intend, intimate, suggest

point (out), signal, signify

denominate, designate

indicate

bring up, broach, interject, interpolate, interpose, introduce

infiltrate, insinuate, worm

advertise, announce, broadcast, declare, proclaim, pronounce, publicize, publish, sound

Near Antonyms of name

disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight

3 to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty

was named the provost of the university

Synonyms of name

appoint, assign, attach, commission, constitute, designate, detail, nominate, place

Words Related to name

authorize, delegate, deputize

anoint, consecrate, create, inaugurate, induct, install, instate, institute, invest, make, ordain

crown, enthrone, throne

choose, destine, draft, elect, handpick, select, single (out), vote (in)

Near Antonyms of name

blackball, depose, dethrone, displace, eject, evict, oust, overthrow, remove, throw out, uncrown, unmake, unseat

Antonyms of name

discharge, dismiss, expel, fire

4 to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities

You don't like my offer? Just name your price.

Synonyms of name

cherry-pick, choose, cull, elect, handpick, opt (for), pick, prefer, select, single (out), take

Words Related to name

preselect

appoint, designate, fix, mark, nominate, set, tab, tap

accept, adopt, embrace, espouse

settle (on or upon)

Near Antonyms of name

disapprove, negative, repudiate, spurn

discard, jettison, throw away, throw out

Antonyms of name

decline, refuse, reject, turn down

5 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.

Synonyms of name

appoint, designate, fix, set

Words Related to name

adopt, assign, choose, determine, establish, opt (for), pick, pin (down), prefer, select, settle, single (out), specify

arrange, coordinate, orchestrate

advertise, announce, declare, publish

6 to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration

They finally named a date for the wedding.

Synonyms of name

choose, conclude, decide, determine, figure, opt, resolve, settle (on or upon)

Words Related to name

decree, rule

cull, elect, handpick, pick, prefer, select, single (out)

adjudge, adjudicate, arbitrate, find, judge, referee, rule (on), umpire

chew over, cogitate, consider, contemplate, debate, deliberate, entertain, meditate, mull (over), ponder, question, ruminate, study, think (about or over), weigh

Near Antonyms of name

abstain, decline, refuse, reject, turn down

delay, halt, hesitate, stall, temporize

shilly-shally, vacillate, waffle, waver

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