Bename

Quick meaning: Bename is a verb meaning (transitive) To name; give a name (to); mention by name; nominate; denominate; call.

Meaning

(transitive) To name; give a name (to); mention by name; nominate; denominate; call.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To name; call; style; describe as.
2. (obsolete, transitive) To swear on oath; to solemnly declare; promise; give.

Example Sentences

As though the benamed things carried the longings of humans;

In other words, […] that 'names' do not 'form' benamed objects but are mere signifiers […]

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

Word Forms

• benames
• benaming
• benamed
• benempt

Synonyms for bename

Depending on context, synonyms include vow, designate, dub, name, term.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include behight, sweare, behote, objure, behest, bedeem.

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