Definition: family based on male descent Example:
he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name.
name (v)
Definition: assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to Example:
They named their son David.
The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader.
Definition: assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to Example:
They named their son David.
The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader.
Definition: assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to Example:
They named their son David.
The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader.
name (n)
Definition: a well-known or notable person Example:
they studied all the great names in the history of France.
she is an important figure in modern music.
Definition: a well-known or notable person Example:
they studied all the great names in the history of France.
she is an important figure in modern music.
Definition: a well-known or notable person Example:
they studied all the great names in the history of France.
she is an important figure in modern music.
name (v)
Definition: create and charge with a task or function Example:
nominate a committee.
Definition: make reference to Example:
His name was mentioned in connection with the invention.
name (v)
Definition: give the name or identifying characteristics of Example:
Many senators were named in connection with the scandal.
The almanac identifies the auspicious months.
Definition: give the name or identifying characteristics of Example:
Many senators were named in connection with the scandal.
The almanac identifies the auspicious months.
Definition: give the name or identifying characteristics of Example:
Many senators were named in connection with the scandal.
The almanac identifies the auspicious months.
name (n)
Definition: a defamatory or abusive word or phrase