Put a name to somebody/something

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Identify someone or something by its name.

Even though I recognized him, I couldn't put a name to his face.
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Often appears as...

  • put a name to a face
  • can't put a name
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Assign a specific name or title to someone or something.

After months of research, they finally put a name to the new species.
Visual representation of "put a name to somebody/something" - Assign a specific name or title to someone or something

Often appears as...

  • put a name to a discovery
  • put a name to a concept
phrase

Identify someone or something by its name.

Even though I recognized him, I couldn't put a name to his face.
Visual representation of "put a name to somebody/something" - Identify someone or something by its name

Often appears as...

  • put a name to a face
  • can't put a name
phrase

Assign a specific name or title to someone or something.

After months of research, they finally put a name to the new species.
Visual representation of "put a name to somebody/something" - Assign a specific name or title to someone or something

Often appears as...

  • put a name to a discovery
  • put a name to a concept
Definition 1 of 2
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Memory Association

Use it when trying to remember someone's name by associating their face or traits.

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I've seen her at several meetings, but just can't put a name to her.
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Visual Recognition

Often used when you recognize someone visually but struggle to recall their name.

Illustration for Visual Recognition
That actor looks familiar, but I can't put a name to him.
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Partial Recall

Implies that some recognition is there, but not complete identification.

Illustration for Partial Recall
She mentioned that poet I liked, but I still couldn't put a name to her.
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Memory Association

Use it when trying to remember someone's name by associating their face or traits.

Illustration for Memory Association
I've seen her at several meetings, but just can't put a name to her.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Visual Recognition

Often used when you recognize someone visually but struggle to recall their name.

Illustration for Visual Recognition
That actor looks familiar, but I can't put a name to him.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Partial Recall

Implies that some recognition is there, but not complete identification.

Illustration for Partial Recall
She mentioned that poet I liked, but I still couldn't put a name to her.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Memory Association

Use it when trying to remember someone's name by associating their face or traits.

Illustration for Memory Association
I've seen her at several meetings, but just can't put a name to her.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Visual Recognition

Often used when you recognize someone visually but struggle to recall their name.

Illustration for Visual Recognition
That actor looks familiar, but I can't put a name to him.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Partial Recall

Implies that some recognition is there, but not complete identification.

Illustration for Partial Recall
She mentioned that poet I liked, but I still couldn't put a name to her.
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