name

Sense 1 noun

a language unit by which a person or thing is known

his name really is George Washington

Sense 2 verb

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

They named their son David

Sense 3 noun

a person's reputation

he wanted to protect his good name

Sense 4 verb

give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property

Many senators were named in connection with the scandal

Sense 5 noun

family based on male descent

he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name

Sense 6 verb

charge with a function; charge to be

She was named Head of the Committee

Sense 7 noun

a well-known or notable person

they studied all the great names in the history of France

Sense 8 verb

create and charge with a task or function

nominate a committee

Sense 9 noun

by the sanction or authority of

halt in the name of the law

Sense 10 verb

mention and identify by name

name your accomplices!

Sense 11 noun

a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

Sense 12 verb

make reference to

His name was mentioned in connection with the invention

Sense 13 verb

identify as in botany or biology, for example

Sense 14 verb

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

List the states west of the Mississippi

Sense 15 verb

determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis