Synonyms of baptizes

baptizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of baptize

1

as in calls

to give a name to

baptized the child "Anne"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• calls
• nominates
• names
• dubs
• christens
• denominates
• designates
• entitles
• labels
• titles
• styles
• terms
• specifies
• nicknames
• stigmatizes
• clepes
• renames
• denotes
• brands
• tags
• rechristens
• miscalls
• mistitles
• misnames
• surnames
• relabels
• code-names

2

as in inducts

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

• inducts
• inaugurates
• installs
• initiates
• seats
• receives
• invests
• instates
• consecrates
• enrolls
• accepts
• enlists
• enshrines
• admits
• enrols
• swears in
• takes in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cans
• terminates
• discharges
• fires
• musters out