英文字典中文字典51ZiDian.com

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 (gcide)

Name \Name\ (n[=a]m), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Named} (n[=a]md); p.
pr. & vb. n. {Naming}.] [AS. namian. See {Name}, n.]
1. To give a distinctive name or appellation to; to entitle;
to denominate; to style; to call.
[1913 Webster]

She named the child Ichabod. --1 Sam. iv.
21.
[1913 Webster]

Thus was the building left
Ridiculous, and the work Confusion named. --Milton.
[1913 Webster]

2. To mention by name; to utter or publish the name of; to
refer to by distinctive title; to mention.
[1913 Webster]

None named thee but to praise. --Halleck.
[1913 Webster]

Old Yew, which graspest at the stones
That name the underlying dead. --Tennyson.
[1913 Webster]

3. To designate by name or specifically for any purpose; to
nominate; to specify; to appoint; as, to name a day for
the wedding; to name someone as ambassador.
[1913 Webster]

Whom late you have named for consul. --Shak.
[1913 Webster]

4. (House of Commons) To designate (a member) by name, as the
Speaker does by way of reprimand.
[1913 Webster]

Syn: To denominate; style; term; call; mention; specify;
designate; nominate.
[1913 Webster]