bename verb3 •To name; give a name (to); mention by name; nominate; denominate; call.Unfortunately, the planet has been quite too much benamed, — benamed, indeed, out of all recognition. — 1896 •To name; call; style; describe as. •(no longer used) To swear on oath; to solemnly declare; promise; give. formsbenamed · bynempt · benempt · benaming · benames