namest

Verb

name (third-person singular simple present names, present participle naming, simple past and past participle named)

1. (ditransitive) To give a name to.
   • One visitor named Hou Yugang said he was not too concerned about climate change and Baishui’s melting.

   Synonyms:

   bename

2. (transitive) To mention, specify.
   • He named his demands.

   Synonyms:

   nominate

3. (transitive) To identify as relevant or important
   • naming the problem
4. (transitive) To publicly implicate by name.
   • The painter was named as an accomplice.
5. (transitive) To disclose the name of.
   • Police are not naming the suspect as he is a minor.
6. (transitive) To designate for a role.
   • My neighbor was named to the steering committee.

   Synonyms:

   nominate

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