name*/*/*/

[neɪm] noun I

1) [C] a word or set of words used for referring to a person or thing

My name is Judith Kramer.[/ex]

What's the name of this flower?[/ex]

I think it's a great name for a band.[/ex]

2) [singular] a reputation

These people have ruined the school's good name.[/ex]

He first made a name for himself as a singer.[/ex]

3) [C] a famous person or organization

She's one of the most famous names in country music.[/ex]

This role has turned him into a household name (= known by everyone).[/ex]

See:

big name

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call sb names — to insult someone by using unpleasant words to refer to them[/ex]

in the name of — representing someone or something[/ex]

the name of the game — informal something that you must do if you want to be successful at a particular activity[/ex]

Personality is the name of the game in sales.[/ex]

Talking or writing about names ■ alias a false name that a criminal uses ■ first name/Christian name a personal name that you are given when you are born ■ last name/surname your family name ■ maiden name a woman's last name before she was married ■ nickname an invented name that other people call you ■ second/middle name the name that comes after your first name II

verb [T]

name */*/[neɪm]

1) to give someone or something a name

Have you named the baby yet?[/ex]

We named our puppy Patch.[/ex]

2) to know and say what the name of someone or something is

How many world capitals can you name?[/ex]

3) to make a decision about a date, time, place, or price, and say what it is

Name a time, and I'll be there.[/ex]

4) to choose someone for a particular job, position, or prize

He was named player of the year.[/ex]

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you name it — informal used after a list for saying that many other things of the same type are also available[/ex]

- name sb/sth after sb/sth