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DictionaryrenameGive a new name
verb

rename

ree-NAYM/ˌriːˈneɪm/

Give someone or something a new name.

The gardener renames the plant by replacing its old marker with a new one.

A gardener replacing a plant marker reading 'Old' with one reading 'New', clear act of renaming, no other text.
Etymology
reLatinagain, anew
+nameOld Englishto give a name to

Here re- means naming anew: the act of assigning a name happens again. The result is a new designation for the same person or thing.

In context

Progressive Discussions182:10
james norris in 1932 bought the club and decided to rename the team to the red wings
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More examples

  • Please rename the file before you save it.
  • They renamed their adopted cat Pepper.
  • The owner is renaming the restaurant to reflect its new menu.

Forms

rename · renames · renamed · renaming

Similar words

rechristen
Often suggests giving a new name ceremonially or playfully.
retitle
Specifically means changing the title of a work or document.
relabel
Changes a label or category, not necessarily a name.