English Explanatory Dictionary

bename

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To swear on oath; to solemnly declare; promise; give.
  2. To name; give a name (to); mention by name; nominate; denominate; call.
  3. To name; call; style; describe as.

Word forms

bename benames benaming benamed benempt

Etymology

From Middle English benamen. Equivalent to be- + name. Compare Middle English benemnen, from Old English benemnan, a closely related formation. Compare further Saterland Frisian benaame, German benennen, Swedish benämna, Dutch benoemen.

Synonyms

dub name vow designate refer to term
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