names
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Is names a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle Yes
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of names?
Definition
noun (English)
1. verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argumentExamples: "sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me"Synonyms: name calling, names
2. a language unit by which a person or thing is knownExamples: "his name really is George Washington"; "those are two names for the same thing"Synonyms: name
3. a person's reputationExamples: "he wanted to protect his good name"Synonyms: name
4. family based on male descentExamples: "he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name"Synonyms: gens, name
5. a well-known or notable personExamples: "they studied all the great names in the history of France"; "she is an important figure in modern music"Synonyms: figure, name, public figure
6. by the sanction or authority ofExamples: "halt in the name of the law"Synonyms: name
verb (English)
1. assign a specified (usually proper) proper name toExamples: "They named their son David"; "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader"Synonyms: call, name
2. give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic propertyExamples: "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"; "The almanac identifies the auspicious months"Synonyms: identify, name
3. charge with a function; charge to beExamples: "She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club"Synonyms: make, name, nominate
4. create and charge with a task or functionExamples: "nominate a committee"Synonyms: appoint, constitute, name, nominate
5. mention and identify by nameExamples: "name your accomplices!"Synonyms: name
6. make reference toExamples: "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"Synonyms: advert, bring up, cite, mention, name, refer
Definition source: Wiktionary