name after — to give someone or something the same name as another person or thing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to give someone or something the same name as another person or thing
Pronunciation (IPA): /neɪm ˈæftər/
Example Sentences
- The parents named their twin sons after famous soccer players, Messi and Ronaldo.
- The new library was named after the generous donor who funded it.
- She named her pet goldfish after her favorite K-pop star.
name after
NOUN[/neɪm ˈæftər/]
to give someone or something the same name as another person or thing
The university named the new library after its beloved founder.
The city named the new park after a scientist who had devoted her life to protecting the environment.
They named the hall after their beloved teacher, shared stories with laughter, and thereafter held an annual ceremony in her honor.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'name after' combines Old English 'nama' (meaning name or designation) with 'after' (meaning following or in the manner of). Together, these elements form a phrasal verb meaning to give someone a name based on another person or thing, following their example or in their honor.
Breakdown
name (Old English 'nama': a designation or appellation) + after (a preposition meaning 'following' or 'in succession to'), literally 'to name in the manner of' or 'to name following.'
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📝Examples
“The parents named their twin sons after famous soccer players, Messi and Ronaldo.”
“The new library was named after the generous donor who funded it.”
“She named her pet goldfish after her favorite K-pop star.”
“The street was named after a local war hero.”
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