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Definitions for Rename

[1] a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
[2] mere designation, as distinguished from fact: He was a king in name only.
[3] an appellation, title, or epithet, applied descriptively, in honor, abuse, etc.
[4] a reputation of a particular kind given by common opinion: to protect one's good name.
[5] a distinguished, famous, or great reputation; fame: to make a name for oneself.
[6] a widely known or famous person; celebrity: She's a name in show business.
[7] an unpleasant or derogatory appellation or expression: Don't call your brother names! Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.
[8] a personal or family name as exercising influence or bringing distinction: With that name they can get a loan at any bank in town.
[9] a body of persons grouped under one name, as a family or clan.
[10] the verbal or other symbolic representation of a thing, event, property, relation, or concept.
[11] (initial capital letter ) a symbol or vehicle of divinity: to take the Name in vain; the power of the Name.
[12] to give a name to: to name a baby.
[13] to accuse: He was named as the thief.
[14] to call by an epithet: They named her speedy.
[15] to identify, specify, or mention by name: Three persons were named in the report.
[16] to designate for some duty or office; nominate or appoint: I have named you for the position.
[17] to specify; suggest: Name a price.
[18] to give the name of: Can you name the capital of Ohio?
[19] to speak of.
[20] British . (in the House of Commons) to cite (a member) for contempt.
[21] famous; widely known: a name author.
[22] designed for or carrying a name.
[23] giving its name or title to a collection or anthology containing it: the name piece.
[24] by name , personally; individually: She was always careful to address every employee by name. not personally; by repute: I know him by name only.
[25] call names , to scold or speak abusively of or to a person: Better not to call names unless one is larger and considerably stronger than one's adversary.
[26] in the name of , with appeal to: In the name of mercy, stop that screaming! by the authority of: Open, in the name of the law! on behalf of: to purchase something in the name of another. under the name or possession of: money deposited in the name of a son. under the designation or excuse of: murder in the name of justice.
[27] name names , to specify people by name, especially those who have been accomplices in a misdeed: The witness in the bribery investigation threatened to name names.
[28] to one's name , in one's possession: I haven't a penny to my name.
[29] to change the name of (someone or something)
[30] a word or term by which a person or thing is commonly and distinctively known Related adjective: nominal
[31] mere outward appearance or form as opposed to fact (esp in the phrase in name ) he was a ruler in name only
[32] a word, title, or phrase descriptive of character, usually abusive or derogatory to call a person names
[33] reputation, esp, if unspecified, good reputation he's made quite a name for himself
[34] a famous person or thing a name in the advertising world mainly US and Canadian (as modifier ) a name product
[35] a member of Lloyd's who provides part of the capital of a syndicate and shares in its profits or losses but does not arrange its business
[36] in the name of or under the name of using as a name
[37] in the name of for the sake of by the sanction or authority of
[38] know by name to have heard of without having met
[39] name of the game anything that is essential, significant, or important expected or normal conditions, circumstances, etc in gambling, losing money's the name of the game
[40] to one's name belonging to one I haven't a penny to my name
[41] to give a name to; call by a name she named the child Edward
[42] to refer to by name; cite he named three French poets
[43] to determine, fix, or specify they have named a date for the meeting
[44] to appoint to or cite for a particular title, honour, or duty; nominate he was named Journalist of the Year
[45] to ban (an MP) from the House of Commons by mentioning him formally by name as being guilty of disorderly conduct
[46] name and shame to reveal the identity of a person or organization guilty of illegal or unacceptable behaviour in order to embarrass them into not repeating the offence
[47] name names to cite people, esp in order to blame or accuse them
[48] name the day to choose the day for one's wedding
[49] you name it whatever you need, mention, etc

Words nearby Rename

namenamaqualand, namas kar, namaste, namaycush, namby-pamby, name, name after, name day, name is mud, one's, name names, name of the game

Origin of Rename

namebefore 900; Middle English; Old English nama; cognate with German Name, Gothic namô; akin to Old Norse nafn, Latin nōmen, Greek ónoma, Old Irish ainm, Polish imię, Czech jméno

Other words from Rename

nam·er , noun
re·name , verb (used with object), re·named, re·nam·ing.
self-named , adjective
un·der·name , noun
un·der·named , adjective
well-named , adjective

Word origin for Rename

nameOld English nama, related to Latin nomen, Greek noma, Old High German namo, German Namen