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name · noun /neɪm/Full view
Nouns: name
Adjectives: named, unnamed, nameless
Verbs: name, rename
Adverbs: namely
name (CALL)
A1 C the word or words that a person, thing or place is known by
Dictionary examples:

"Hi, what's your name?" "My name's Diane."

Please write your full name and address on the form.

What's the name of that mountain in the distance?

That would be a good name for a dog.

The students were listed by name and by country of origin.

Learner example:

My friend's name is Martin. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

name (REPUTATION)
B2 C usually no plural the reputation that someone or something has
Dictionary examples:

She went to court to clear her name.

Their actions gave football a bad name at the time.

They're trying to restore the good name of the manufacturer.

Learner example:

He's the only one concerned about the good name of the family. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)

in the name of sth
C2 If bad things are done in the name of something, they are done in order to help that thing succeed.
Dictionary example:

Are you willing to work yourself to death in the name of competition?

Learner example:

There are things one cannot trifle with: friendship for example should not be sacrificed in the name of success. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; French)

make a name for yourself
C2 to become famous or respected by a lot of people
Dictionary example:

He's been trying to make a name for himself in the music business.

Learner example:

Secondly, only [a] few sportsmen and sportswomen manage to make a name for themselves and get to the top. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)

call sb names
C2 to use impolite or unpleasant words to describe someone
Dictionary example:

He said the other children were calling him names.

Learner example:

He had never called me names or told me off. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)

as the/its name implies
C2 used to show that the name of something tells you something about it
Dictionary example:

A "suggested price" is, as the name implies, the sale price suggested by the manufacturer.

Learner example:

Sour Sweet, as the name implies, is originally a Chinese restaurant. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Swedish)

name · verb T /neɪm/
Nouns: name
Adjectives: named, unnamed, nameless
Verbs: name, rename
Adverbs: namely
name (GIVE NAME)
B1 to give someone or something a name
Dictionary examples:

We named our dogs "Max" and "Lady."

A man named Dennis answered the door.

Learner example:

She is named Maryam. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Arabic)

name (SAY WHAT NAME IS)
B1 to say what something's or someone's name is
Dictionary examples:

In the first question you had to name three types of monkey.

He couldn't name his attacker.

Learner example:

Not only "Tandoori dishes" but all the [dishes] are tasty, to name some there [are] Chinese, North Indian, and many others. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Tamil)

name (CHOOSE)
B2 to choose someone or something
Dictionary examples:

Just name the time and the place and I'll be there.

Name your conditions/terms/price.

Ms Martinez has been named (as) the new Democratic candidate.

Learner example:

He has [been] named as the best Latin singer and he has [won] two Grammys. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)

you name it
C2 something that you say which means anything you say or choose
Dictionary example:

I've never seen such a wide selection. You name it, they've got it.

Learner example:

Courses vary from languages, management, computer-related fields to fitness, yoga, karate classes [and] all [the] different hobbies you might be interested in such as painting on silk or on wood, pottery, carving and the like. You name it, they have it at ECM. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; French)

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