in the name of

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in stressed th ee neym uhv, ov]
- /ɪn stressed ði neɪm ʌv, ɒv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in stressed th ee neym uhv, ov]
- /ɪn stressed ði neɪm ʌv, ɒv/

Definitions of in the name of words

noun in the name of 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 in the name of mere designation, as distinguished from fact: He was a king in name only. 1
noun in the name of an appellation, title, or epithet, applied descriptively, in honor, abuse, etc. 1
noun in the name of a reputation of a particular kind given by common opinion: to protect one's good name. 1
noun in the name of a distinguished, famous, or great reputation; fame: to make a name for oneself. 1
noun in the name of a widely known or famous person; celebrity: She's a name in show business. 1

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Origin of in the name of

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English; Old English nama; cognate with German Name, Gothic namô; akin to Old Norse nafn, Latin nōmen, Greek ónoma, Old Irish ainm, Polish imię, Czech jméno

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Parts of speech for In the name of

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in the name of popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for in the name of

prep in the name of

through — in at one end, side, or surface and out at the other: to pass through a tunnel; We drove through Denver without stopping. Sun came through the window.
on — so as to be or remain supported by or suspended from: Put your package down on the table; Hang your coat on the hook.
over — above in place or position: the roof over one's head.
via — by a route that touches or passes through; by way of: to fly to Japan via the North Pole.
with — accompanied by; accompanying: I will go with you. He fought with his brother against the enemy.

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