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This tag is for grammar questions, but only if you're not certain what other tag to use. If possible, tag as tense, verb, articles, prepositions, or some other more specific tag or tags instead.

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usage of "name" as transitive verb

Usage 1: Can you name me a pet animal? This is correct. At least it is not uncommon among colloquial native speakers in North America. You probably won't see this wording in a textbook, but then …
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