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Denominate

To give a name to; to characterize by an epithet; to entitle; to name; to designate.

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Broader term 2

Assign 76% connected

To appoint; to allot; to apportion; to make over.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Attribute 76% connected

To ascribe; to consider (something) as due or appropriate (to); to refer, as an effect to a cause; to impute; to assign; to consider as belonging (to…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 3

Denote 76% connected

To mark out plainly; to signify by a visible sign; to serve as the sign or name of; to indicate; to point out; as, the hands of the clock denote the…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Label 76% connected

A tassel.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Number 76% connected

That which admits of being counted or reckoned; a unit, or an aggregate of units; a numerable aggregate or collection of individuals; an assemblage m…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 6

Appellative 74% connected

Pertaining to a common name; serving as a distinctive denomination; denominative; naming.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Appellative 74% connected

Pertaining to a common name; serving as a distinctive denomination; denominative; naming.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Designation 74% connected

The act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Designation 74% connected

The act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Designative 74% connected

Serving to designate or indicate; pointing out.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Designative 74% connected

Serving to designate or indicate; pointing out.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Designate 92% connected

Designated; appointed; chosen.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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