named (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /neɪmd/

Definition

Called by a specific name or title.

Examples

• The boy named Tom was very happy.

• She named her new puppy Max.

• The street was named after a famous historical figure.

How to Use named

name somebody/something something (phrasal verb)

To give a specific name to a person or thing. — "They decided to name their first child Emily."

name after (prepositional phrase)

To give someone or something the same name as another person or thing. — "He was named after his grandfather."

Synonyms of named

Words with a similar meaning to named:

• called
• dubbed
• christened
• designated

Antonyms of named

Words with the opposite meaning to named:

• unnamed
• anonymous

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