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name
verb
Synonyms and Antonyms of NAME
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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>
Synonyms advert (to), cite, drop, instance, name, note, notice, quote, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon)
Related Words 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; clarify, clear (up), elucidate, explain, explicate, spell out
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to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty <was named the provost of the university>
Related Words authorize, delegate, depute, 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)
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to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities <you don't like my offer? Just name your price>
Synonyms cherry-pick, cull, elect, handpick, name, opt (for), pick, prefer, select, single (out), tag, take
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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>
Related Words 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
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