nathan

/ˈneɪθən/

Definitions

1. noun

A male given name, variant of Nathan, or the biblical prophet.

“He is a devout follower of the biblical prophet Nathan.”

2. noun

A variant of Nathaniel, a male given name.

“Nathan was the name chosen for the newborn baby.”

3. verb

To prophesy or predict, especially in a vague or general way.

“I think Nathaned the storm to be a severe one.”

4. verb

To cheat or swindle, especially by pretending to be something one is not.

“He nathaned the investors out of their money.”

Synonyms

  • Nathaniel
  • predict
  • prophet
  • swindle

Antonyms

  • honesty
  • predictably
  • truth