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NAMED

(noun, verb, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 16 meanings of the word Named.

How to pronounce named:

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Named - as a noun

A person's reputation

Example: "He wanted to protect his good name"

Family based on male descent

Example: "He had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name"

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A well-known or notable person

Example: "They studied all the great names in the history of france"

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By the sanction or authority of

Example: "Halt in the name of the law"

A defamatory or abusive word or phrase

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Named - as a verb

Assign a specified (usually proper) name to

Example: "They named their son david"

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Give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property

Example: "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"

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Charge with a function; charge to be

Example: "She was named head of the committee"

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Create and charge with a task or function

Example: "Nominate a committee"

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Mention and identify by name

Example: "Name your accomplices!"

Identify as in botany or biology, for example

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Give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

Example: "List the states west of the mississippi"

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Determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis

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Named - as an adjective

Having a name.

Example Sentences

"She named her new puppy Max."
"The scientist named the new species after himself."
"They named their band 'The Electric Flamingos'."
"The parents named their daughter Sophia."
"He named his car 'Black Lightning'."
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Word Game Points

Is NAMED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, named is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NAMED has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is NAMED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, named is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NAMED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is NAMED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, named is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NAMED has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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