Phrase guide

put a name to

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To attribute a person's name to (their face, voice, photo, etc.).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To name or identify (something).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To identify the author of (a publication or other writing).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1711, F. Manning, “Memorial to the Grisons” in The Present State of Europe, February 1711, Volume 12, p. 57, Libels which have been publish’d, but which no Body durst put a Name to

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: sætte ansigt på — to attribute a person's name to
  • Danish: Danish: sætte navn på — to attribute a person's name to
  • Italian: associare un nome a — to attribute a person's name to