Baptize — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈbap-ˌtīz/ bap·tize

Meaning & Definition of Baptize

Baptize (verb)

  1. to administer baptism to
  2. to purify or cleanse spiritually especially by a purging experience or ordeal
  3. initiate

Baptize (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give a name to

    "baptized the child Anne"

    similar: call, christen, clepe (archaic), denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label, name, nominate, style, term, title
    related: brand, stigmatize, tag, denote, specify, miscall, misname, mistitle, code-name, nickname, rechristen, relabel, rename, surname

  2. 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"

    similar: inaugurate, induct, initiate, install, instate, invest, seat
    related: swear in, consecrate, enshrine, accept, admit, receive, take in, enlist, enroll
    near: can, discharge, fire, terminate, muster out

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Baptize

The most common words with a similar meaning to Baptize:

Archaic: clepe
call, christen, denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label, name, nominate, style, term, title, inaugurate, induct, initiate, install, instate, invest, seat

Related Words for Baptize

brand, stigmatize, tag, denote, specify, miscall, misname, mistitle, code-name, nickname, rechristen, relabel, rename, surname, swear in, consecrate, enshrine, accept, admit, receive, take in, enlist, enroll

Near Antonyms of Baptize

can, discharge, fire, terminate, muster out

Word Forms of Baptize

Inflections: baptized, baptised, baptizing, baptising

Derived words: baptizer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Baptize

Middle English, from Anglo-French baptiser, from Late Latin baptizare, from Greek baptizein to dip, baptize, from baptein to dip, dye; akin to Old Norse kvefja to quench

First known use: 13th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Baptize

What does "Baptize" mean?

"Baptize" means to administer baptism to. As a verb, it is defined as: to administer baptism to. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Baptize"?

Other words for "Baptize" include call, christen, clepe, denominate, designate, dub, entitle and label. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Baptize" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Baptize"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Baptize". Common alternatives include call, christen, clepe, denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label, name and nominate.

How do you use "Baptize" in a sentence?

Examples of "Baptize" in a sentence: "baptized the child Anne"; "the new sisters will be baptized with special initiation rites at the sorority house".

Is "Baptize" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Baptize" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Baptize"?

"Baptize" is pronounced /ˈbap-ˌtīz/ and divided into syllables as bap·tize.

What is the origin of the word "Baptize"?

"Baptize" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French baptiser, from Late Latin baptizare, from Greek baptizein to dip, baptize, from baptein to dip, dye; akin to Old Norse kvefja to quench. First known use: 13th centuryt.

What is another word for "Baptize" meaning "to give a name to"?

When "Baptize" (verb) means to give a name to, synonyms include call, christen, clepe, denominate, designate and dub.