verb · in grammar, the word or group of words that describes the subject's action or state

在进行句法成分分析时，我们要在主和谓之间画一道线。

verb · to name or designate

这种植物谓之“含羞草”。

verb · surname Wei

谓先生在当地很有威望。

verb · in classical Chinese, used to signify 'this is what is meant by' or 'refers to'.

此之谓也。