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name vs denote

denote vs name

name is a noun but denote is not a noun.

name and denote both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
name Yes No Yes No
denote No No Yes No
As verbs, denote is a hypernym of name; that is, denote is a word with a broader meaning than name:
  • name: give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
  • denote: have as a meaning
Other hypernyms of name include refer.
name (noun) denote (noun)
by the sanction or authority of
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
family based on male descent
a well-known or notable person
a person's reputation
name (verb) denote (verb)
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis have as a meaning
identify as in botany or biology, for example be a sign or indication of
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property make known; make an announcement
assign a specified (usually proper) name to
make reference to
mention and identify by name
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
create and charge with a task or function
charge with a function; charge to be
Difference between name and denote

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