ALL meanings of well-named
well-name
W w - noun well-named a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known. 1
- noun well-named mere designation, as distinguished from fact: He was a king in name only. 1
- noun well-named an appellation, title, or epithet, applied descriptively, in honor, abuse, etc. 1
- noun well-named a reputation of a particular kind given by common opinion: to protect one's good name. 1
- noun well-named a distinguished, famous, or great reputation; fame: to make a name for oneself. 1
- noun well-named a widely known or famous person; celebrity: She's a name in show business. 1
- noun well-named an unpleasant or derogatory appellation or expression: Don't call your brother names! Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me. 1
- noun well-named a personal or family name as exercising influence or bringing distinction: With that name they can get a loan at any bank in town. 1
- noun well-named a body of persons grouped under one name, as a family or clan. 1
- noun well-named the verbal or other symbolic representation of a thing, event, property, relation, or concept. 1
- noun well-named (initial capital letter) a symbol or vehicle of divinity: to take the Name in vain; the power of the Name. 1
- verb with object well-named to give a name to: to name a baby. 1
- verb with object well-named to accuse: He was named as the thief. 1
- verb with object well-named to call by an epithet: They named her speedy. 1
- verb with object well-named to identify, specify, or mention by name: Three persons were named in the report. 1
- verb with object well-named to designate for some duty or office; nominate or appoint: I have named you for the position. 1
- verb with object well-named to specify; suggest: Name a price. 1
- verb with object well-named to give the name of: Can you name the capital of Ohio? 1
- verb with object well-named to speak of. 1
- verb with object well-named British. (in the House of Commons) to cite (a member) for contempt. 1
- adjective well-named famous; widely known: a name author. 1
- adjective well-named designed for or carrying a name. 1
- adjective well-named giving its name or title to a collection or anthology containing it: the name piece. 1
- idioms well-named by name, personally; individually: She was always careful to address every employee by name. not personally; by repute: I know him by name only. 1
- idioms well-named call names, to scold or speak abusively of or to a person: Better not to call names unless one is larger and considerably stronger than one's adversary. 1
- idioms well-named in the name of, with appeal to: In the name of mercy, stop that screaming! by the authority of: Open, in the name of the law! on behalf of: to purchase something in the name of another. under the name or possession of: money deposited in the name of a son. under the designation or excuse of: murder in the name of justice. 1
- idioms well-named name names, to specify people by name, especially those who have been accomplices in a misdeed: The witness in the bribery investigation threatened to name names. 1
- idioms well-named to one's name, in one's possession: I haven't a penny to my name. 1