as in known
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as in called
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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as in mentioned
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 car's radio
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as in appointed
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
was named the provost of the university
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as in selected
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you don't like my offer? Just name your price
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as in set
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
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as in chose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they finally named a date for the wedding
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“Named.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/named. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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