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Renamed

Verb / ri:ˈneɪmd / Another word for renamed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To give a new name to someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

rename retitle rechristen relabel reidentify reassign rebrand reclassify redefine restructure reformulate reword rephrase restate remodel rearrange reorder reorganize rehash rework revamp

Synonyms by register

Formal

rechristened retitled redesignated

Informal

called something else given a new name

Literary

rechristened christened anew

Antonyms

original unchanged unaltered established named christened

Common collocations

  • was renamed
  • to be renamed
  • officially renamed
  • renamed the company
  • renamed the file
  • renamed the street
  • renamed the project

Word family

noun rename
verb rename

Usage note

The word 'renamed' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'rename'. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate a change in name.

Example sentences

  1. She renamed her dog from Max to Charlie.
  2. The street was renamed after the famous astronaut.
  3. The company renamed its product to appeal to a younger audience.
  4. He decided to rename his band to attract more fans.
  5. The school renamed its library in honor of a former principal.

Quotes

  • 'The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.' - L.P. Hartley, The Go-Between
  • 'The only way to change the future is to change the present.' - Paul Kalanithi
  • 'In order to change the world, you have to get your head together first.' - Jimi Hendrix

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