baptize

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of BAPTIZE

to give a name to <baptized the child “Anne”>

Synonyms baptize, call, christen, clepe [archaic], denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label, nominate, style, term, title

Related Words brand, stigmatize, tag; denote, specify; miscall, misname, mistitle; code-name, nickname; rechristen, relabel, rename; surname

to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies <the new sisters will be baptized with special initiation rites at the sorority house>

Synonyms baptize, inaugurate, induct, initiate, instate, invest, seat

Related Words swear in; consecrate, enshrine; accept, admit, receive, take in; enlist, enroll (also enrol)

Near Antonyms can, discharge, fire, terminate; muster out

Learn More About

Dictionary: Definition of "baptize"

Spanish Central: Spanish translation of "baptize"

Nglish: Translation of "baptize" for Spanish speakers

Britannica English: Translation of "baptize" for Arabic speakers

Browse

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up baptize? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

View Seen & Heard Highlights from Around the Site

Test Your Vocabulary!

10 Charming Words for Nasty People

Put-downs with flair

Learn More

When "Literally" isn't, well, literal

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Watch Now

Know what this is?

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Go Play

Fear of cats?

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears

Learn More