Definition

To give a new name to something or someone.

Example

I decided to rename my cat because I found a more suitable name for her.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you thought about how we should rename our project?

I have a few ideas, but I'm not sure what fits best.

Maybe we could brainstorm some catchy names together.

That sounds great! Let's make it more memorable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rename → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "name" (from Old English "nama", meaning a word by which a person or thing is known). The word "rename" means to give a new name to something or to name it again.

Memory Tip

Think of giving something a 'new name' — 're-' means again, and 'name' refers to what something is called.

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