named 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of namednext
as in known

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named

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verb

past tense of name
1
as in called
to give a name to decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"

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as in mentioned
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically I don't want to name anyone in particular, but someone in this room fiddled with my car's radio

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as in appointed
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty was named the provost of the university

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as in selected
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities you don't like my offer? Just name your price

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as in set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority you name the date and I'll make sure I'm there

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as in chose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration they finally named a date for the wedding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for named
  1. known
  2. mentioned
  3. appointed
  4. set
  5. specified
  6. nominated
  7. cited
  8. assigned
Adjective
  • For years, the known history of the death flights was limited.
    Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Local police previously said there is no known threat to public safety.
    Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of known
Verb
  • In interviews, friends of Mangione have mentioned his spinal condition had a recurring impact on his quality of life.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Less than one in five characters mentioned Judaism in their dialogue.
    William Earl, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of mentioned
Verb
  • Galliano was appointed creative director at Maison Margiela in 2014, his first posting since his scandalous exit from Dior in 2011.
    Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • He was later appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals.
    Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of appointed
Verb
  • Early adopters are setting themselves apart, leveraging AI to enhance patient care and streamline operations.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Beijing has again set a goal of around 5 percent for 2024.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of set
Verb
  • Additionally, carbon panels can be specified as gloss or satin lacquer.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The reason this can happen is that the level of intelligence is not specified in the definition.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of specified
Verb
  • President Biden nominated Neera Tanden to lead the Office of Management and Budget.
    Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • He was nominated and approved by the Senate in 2019, and stepped aside shortly after Biden was inaugurated in 2021.
    Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of nominated
Verb
  • Lopez cited problems — but no wrongdoing — with the auction process.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As cited above, while progress has been made over the past 5 decades in improving the taste of LNCS, there is still work to do.
    Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of cited
Verb
  • As the rest of the city struggles through violent crime, Johnson reportedly maintains a security detail of nearly 100 officers in Unit 544 — the group of officers assigned to protect the mayor.
    Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • An advisory committee has already been assigned to work on the process, Martin said.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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