renamed
|re-name-d|
B2
/riːˈneɪmd/
(rename)
give a new name
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rename' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'name' from Old English 'nama', meaning 'name'.
Historical Evolution
'rename' changed from the Old English word 'nama' and eventually became the modern English word 'rename'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give a new name to something', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'rename'.
The company was renamed to reflect its new direction.
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Last updated: 2025/07/09 14:03