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Synonyms of naming
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in nomination, assignment
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naming
verb
present participle of name
Synonyms & Antonyms of naming (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to give a name to
- decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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- baptizing
- (also baptising),
- calling,
- christening,
- cleping
- [archaic],
- denominating,
- designating,
- dubbing,
- entitling,
- labeling
- (or labelling),
- nominating,
- styling,
- terming,
- titling
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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 car's radio
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3
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
- was named the provost of the university
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4
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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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
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to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
- they finally named a date for the wedding
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“Naming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naming. Accessed 6 Dec. 2021.
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