benaming

Verb

bename (third-person singular simple present benames, present participle benaming, simple past benamed, past participle benamed or benempt)

1. (obsolete, transitive) To swear on oath; to solemnly declare; promise; give.

   Synonyms:

   vow

2. (transitive) To name; give a name (to); mention by name; nominate; denominate; call.
   • Unfortunately, the planet has been quite too much benamed, — benamed, indeed, out of all recognition.1896, Percival Lowell, Mars

   Synonyms:

   designate

3. (transitive) To name; call; style; describe as.

   Synonyms:

   refer to, term