26984 words

naming

4 definitions • 7 examples
1
present participle of
2
to give someone or something a name:

Examples:

[ + two objects ] We named our dogs Shandy and Belle.
A man named Dennis answered the door.
3
to say what something or someone's name is:

Examples:

In the first question you had to name three types of monkey.
He couldn't name his attacker.
4
to choose someone or something:

Examples:

Just name the time and I'll be there.
Name your conditions/terms/price.
Ms Martinez has been named (as) the new Democratic candidate.

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