bename

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English benamen. Equivalent to be- +‎ name. Compare Middle English benemnen, from Old English benemnan, a closely related formation. Compare further Saterland Frisian benaame, German benennen, Swedish benämna, Dutch benoemen. === Verb === bename (third-person singular simple present benames, present participle benaming, simple past benamed, past participle benamed or benempt) (obsolete, transitive) To swear on oath; to solemnly declare; promise; give. (transitive) To name; give a name (to); mention by name; nominate; denominate; call. (transitive) To name; call; style; describe as. ==== Synonyms ==== (to swear on oath): vow (to give a name, call): designate, dub, name; see also Thesaurus:denominate (to describe as): refer to, term ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === Beeman, beeman, bemean, Mebane == Dutch == === Verb === bename (dated or formal) singular past subjunctive of benemen == Old English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /beˈnɑː.me/ === Verb === benāme alternative form of benōme