Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

clepe

verb
/klɛp/
Definition
To call or name.
Examples
  • In ancient times, people often clepe their gods according to their attributes.
  • She would clepe her favorite characters from the book during her storytelling.
  • In the local dialect, he would clepe his friend with a humorous nickname.
Meaning
The verb ‘clepe’ is used to denote the act of referring to someone or something by a particular name or term.
Synonyms
  • name
  • call
  • refer to