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give the name

give the name
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. poner
My parents gave me the name Roland because that was the name of the mutual friend who introduced them.Mis padres me pusieron Roland porque así se llamaba el amigo en común que los presentó.
b. poner el nombre
They gave their son the name Gilberto Enrique Gonzalo after the great general who was his ancestor.Le pusieron a su hijo el nombre Gilberto Enrique Gonzalo porque era heredero del gran general que llevaba ese nombre.
c. llamar (nickname)
My boxing coach was the one who gave me the name "The Tiger."Mi entrenador de boxeo fue el que me llamó "El Tigre".
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