Synonyms of baptize

baptize

verb

1

as in to name

to give a name to

baptized the child "Anne"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• name
• call
• nominate
• dub
• designate
• christen
• denominate
• label
• title
• nickname
• term
• entitle
• style
• specify
• stigmatize
• clepe
• brand
• denote
• rename
• tag
• miscall
• rechristen
• mistitle
• surname
• relabel
• misname
• code-name

2

as in to induct

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 & Similar Words

• induct
• inaugurate
• install
• initiate
• seat
• receive
• invest
• consecrate
• instate
• enlist
• accept
• enroll
• admit
• enrol
• swear in
• enshrine
• take in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• can
• discharge
• fire
• terminate
• muster out

• can
• discharge
• fire
• terminate
• muster out