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to label

to label

213 2.2
To describe someone with a single word or short term
  • verb
  • /ˈleɪbəl/
translation icon : etiquetar a
  • It's essential to label each box clearly to know what is inside.
  • label a troublemaker
  • label someone as racist
  • fear of being labeled

He once said that once you label me, you negate me.

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Examples

  • Many of these student populations are labeled disadvantaged or at risk for academic achievement.

    Academic text (2011)

  • If you must label it, call it a strategic partnership.

    Abraham And Lincoln (2007)

  • I can label my own feelings, thank you very much.

    Last Chance Charlene (2022)

  • So I just want to be labeled as trying my best.

    JUST TRISH PODCAST

  • I, well, I personally don't like to label myself like that.

    Film Courage

  • Weren't you worried that your actions might label you as a little trouble maker?

    Joy of Sex (1984)

  • They were labeled as being some of the most ruthless.

    Shawn Ryan Show

  • The media got wind of the story and labeled these mystery objects flying saucers or flying disks.

    Aliens at the Pentagon (2018)

  • Before starting the experiment, make sure to label all the samples accurately.

  • She decided to label her artwork with her name and the date.

Synonyms

to call
vsto label
∞ 1.0

To give a name to someone or something and sometimes to say they are a certain kind

is about describing or classifying with a chosen word rather than casual reference
to name
vsto label
974 1.0

To say the word that identifies a person or thing

is to describe or classify by choosing a fitting word rather than only mentioning
to refer
vsto label
94 3.0

Use a word, name or symbol to show what something is

is specifically about describing or classifying by applying a chosen word
to categorize
vsto label
  • US
59 3.5

To put things or people into groups by what they have in common

focuses on using a chosen word rather than grouping things
to term
vsto label
  • Formal
53 3.9

To call something by a particular name

is the general act of describing or classifying by choosing words
to apply
vsto label
49 3.5

Use a word to refer to a person or thing

is about describing or classifying by selecting an appropriate word
to style
vsto label
  • Formal
16 5.9

To call a person or thing by a particular name

is broader descriptive classification using any suitable word
to stamp
vsto label
14 4.4

To give someone a simple label or description that may not fit

is a neutral act of describing or classifying using a chosen word

Phrasal Verbs

to label someone a slutbag
  • Offensive
9.9

Call someone a rude name that says they have many partners

Compounds

label of
4 5.9

A name people give someone for their actions or group

recording label
1 3.2

A company that makes and sells music recordings for singers and bands

gummed label
1 3.7

Small paper sticker with glue on the back that sticks when wet

How Descriptive

to stigmatize
  • US
24 7.5
to label
213 2.2
to call
∞ 1.0
to refer
818 2.4

Surface Forms

label infinitive
labeled past
labeled past participle
labeling present participle
labels third person singular

Etymology

Label (verb) meaning to call someone by a particular name grew from the idea of putting a tag on an item to say what it is, so to label a person is to give them a name or category that describes them.