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Bename

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

(obsolete, transitive) To swear on oath; to solemnly declare; promise; give..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (obsolete, transitive) To swear on oath; to solemnly declare; promise; give.
  2. (transitive) To name; give a name (to); mention by name; nominate; denominate; call.
  3. (transitive) To name; call; style; describe as.

Example Sentences

Unfortunately, the planet has been quite too much benamed, — benamed, indeed, out of all recognition.
As though the benamed things carried the longings of humans;
In other words, […] that 'names' do not 'form' benamed objects but are mere signifiers […]

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does bename mean?

Bename means (obsolete, transitive) To swear on oath; to solemnly declare; promise; give..

What is a synonym for bename?

Common synonyms include vow, designate, dub, name.

What is the opposite of bename?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use bename in a sentence?

Unfortunately, the planet has been quite too much benamed, — benamed, indeed, out of all recognition.

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