Cleping — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈklēp/

Meaning & Definition of Cleping

Cleping (verb)

  1. name, call

Cleping (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give a name to

    "the brewpub, yclept Ye Olde Taverne, has been decorated in Merrie Olde England to within an inch of its life"

    similar: baptizing, calling, christening, denominating, designating, dubbing, entitling, labeling, naming, nominating, styling, terming, titling
    related: branding, stigmatizing, tagging, denoting, specifying, miscalling, misnaming, mistitling, code-naming, nicknaming, rechristening, relabeling, renaming, surnaming

Related Entry: Clepe (verb)

Clepe is a different word from Cleping. The synonyms below are for clepe, not for cleping.

  1. to give a name to

    "the brewpub, yclept Ye Olde Taverne, has been decorated in Merrie Olde England to within an inch of its life"

    similar: baptize, call, christen, denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label, name, nominate, style, term, title
    related: brand, stigmatize, tag, denote, specify, miscall, misname, mistitle, code-name, nickname, rechristen, relabel, rename, surname

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cleping

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cleping:

baptizing, calling, christening, denominating, designating, dubbing, entitling, labeling, naming, nominating, styling, terming, titling

Related Words for Cleping

branding, stigmatizing, tagging, denoting, specifying, miscalling, misnaming, mistitling, code-naming, nicknaming, rechristening, relabeling, renaming, surnaming

Word Forms of Cleping

Inflections: cleped, yclept, ycleped

Origin & Etymology of Cleping

Middle English, from Old English clipian to speak, call; akin to Old Frisian kleppa to ring

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Cleping

What does "Cleping" mean?

"Cleping" means name, call. As a verb, it is defined as: name, call.

What is another word for "Cleping"?

Other words for "Cleping" include baptizing, calling, christening, denominating, designating, dubbing, entitling and labeling. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cleping" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cleping"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cleping". Common alternatives include baptizing, calling, christening, denominating, designating, dubbing, entitling, labeling, naming and nominating.

How do you use "Cleping" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cleping" in a sentence: "the brewpub, yclept Ye Olde Taverne, has been decorated in Merrie Olde England to within an inch of its life".

Is "Cleping" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cleping" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Cleping"?

"Cleping" is pronounced /ˈklēp/.

What is the origin of the word "Cleping"?

"Cleping" comes from Middle English, from Old English clipian to speak, call; akin to Old Frisian kleppa to ring. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Cleping" meaning "to give a name to"?

When "Cleping" (verb) means to give a name to, synonyms include baptizing, calling, christening, denominating, designating and dubbing.