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name vs think of

think of vs name

name is a noun but think of is not a noun.

name and think of both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
name Yes No Yes No
think of No No Yes No
As verbs, think of is a hypernym of name; that is, think of is a word with a broader meaning than name:
  • name: make reference to
  • think of: intend to refer to
Other hypernyms of name include have in mind, mean.
name (noun) think of (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) think of (verb)
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis keep in mind for attention or consideration
identify as in botany or biology, for example look on as or consider
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property intend to refer to
assign a specified (usually proper) name to take into consideration, have in view
make reference to choose in one's mind
mention and identify by name devise or invent
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 think of

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