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rename

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌriːˈneɪm/

Forms: renamed

rename means: To give someone or something a different name.

verb

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To give someone or something a different name.

  • Please rename this file.
  • They renamed the street after their former mayor.
  • Can we rename the project before we share it?

How to use it: rename something something (They renamed the hotel Ocean House.); rename something after someone (The city renamed the square after a local poet.)

Similar words: relabel, retitle

Common phrases: rename a file, rename a folder, rename something after someone

Questions about rename

What does rename mean?

To give someone or something a different name.

What is rename in other languages?

Türkçe: yeniden adlandırmak · Español: renombrar · Français: renommer · Deutsch: umbenennen · Italiano: rinominare · 日本語: 名前を変える

How do you pronounce rename?

It is pronounced /ˌriːˈneɪm/.

How do you use rename in a sentence?

Please rename this file. They renamed the street after their former mayor.

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