named

The word “named” has 1 syllable: named.

It's pronounced as /neɪmd/.


What is synonym and antonym for named?

In the thesaurus, “named” has 31 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for named along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for named

  • announced
  • appointed
  • assigned
  • called
  • chose
  • cited
  • constituted
  • decided
  • designated
  • determined
  • dubbed
  • figured
  • found
  • indicated
  • known
  • labeled
  • labelled
  • mentioned
  • nicknamed
  • nominated
  • noted
  • noticed
  • opted
  • picked
  • quoted
  • resolved
  • selected
  • set
  • specified
  • termed
  • titled

Antonyms for named

  • anonymous
  • certain
  • declined
  • discharged
  • dismissed
  • disregarded
  • expelled
  • fired
  • forgot
  • ignored
  • neglected
  • one
  • overlooked
  • passed over
  • refused
  • rejected
  • removed
  • turned down
  • unidentified

Meanings of named

  • verb
    1. (ditransitive) To give a name to.
    2. To mention, specify.
    3. To identify as relevant or important.
    4. To publicly implicate.
    5. To designate for a role.
    6. (Westminster system politics) To initiate a process to temporarily remove a member of parliament who is breaking the rules of conduct.
  • adjective
    1. Having a name.

Example Sentences

  • The little puppy, with its playful spirit, was named Sparky by the family.
  • The historical ship, discovered in the depths of the ocean, was officially named "The Atlantis Explorer."
  • The renowned scientist named the new species of plant after his mentor.
  • The detective carefully examined the document, checking for any named individuals or organizations.
  • The majestic mountain, standing tall against the horizon, was named Everest by the early explorers.

On this page you'll find 50 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to named, such as: announced, anonymous, appointed, assigned, called, certain, chose.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

called

  • abandoned
  • aborted
  • asked
  • calculated
  • canceled
  • cancelled
  • considered
  • cried
  • designated
  • dialed
  • dialled
  • dubbed
  • entitled
  • estimated
  • figured
  • guessed
  • hailed
  • judged
  • labeled
  • labelled
  • made
  • mustered
  • named
  • nicknamed
  • nominated
  • ordered
  • phoned
  • predicted
  • put
  • read
  • regarded
  • requested
  • revoked
  • scrapped
  • shouted
  • summoned
  • supposed
  • telephoned
  • termed
  • titled
  • viewed
  • visited
  • yelled

faceless

  • anonymous
  • beige
  • boring
  • characterless
  • dull
  • featureless
  • forgettable
  • nameless
  • neutral
  • noncommittal
  • nondescript
  • unidentified
  • unnamed

labeled

  • christened
  • denominated
  • denoted
  • designated
  • dubbed
  • entitled
  • identified
  • known
  • marked
  • named
  • nominated
  • specified
  • stamped
  • styled
  • tagged
  • termed
  • titled

labelled

  • characterize
  • christened
  • classify
  • define
  • denominated
  • denoted
  • designate
  • designated
  • dubbed
  • entitled
  • identified
  • identify
  • known
  • marked
  • named
  • nominated
  • specified
  • specify
  • stamp
  • stamped
  • styled
  • tag
  • tagged
  • termed
  • titled

nameless

  • anonymous
  • incommunicable
  • incredible
  • indefinable
  • indescribable
  • ineffable
  • inexpressible
  • obscure
  • unheard-of
  • unidentified
  • unknown
  • unnamed
  • unspeakable
  • unutterable

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