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  1. 1. n. The title by which any class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/person">person or thing is known or class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/designated">designated; a distinctive specific appellation, whether of an individual or a class. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A descriptive or qualifying appellation given to a person or thing, on account of a character or acts. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. Reputed character; reputation, good or bad; estimation; fame; especially, illustrious character or fame; honorable estimation; distinction. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. Those of a certain name; a race; a family. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. A person, an individual. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. To give a distinctive name or appellation to; to entitle; to denominate; to style; to call. Source: opted
  7. 7. n. To mention by name; to utter or publish the name of; to refer to by distinctive title; to mention. Source: opted
  8. 8. n. To designate by name or specifically for any purpose; to nominate; to specify; to appoint; as, to name a day for the wedding. Source: opted
  9. 9. n. To designate (a member) by name, as the Speaker does by way of reprimand. Source: opted
  10. 10. n. a language unit by which a person or thing is known Source: wordnet
  11. 11. n. a person's reputation Source: wordnet
  12. 12. n. family based on male descent Source: wordnet

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