Baptizing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈbap-ˌtīz/ bap·tize

Meaning & Definition of Baptizing

Baptizing (verb)

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

Baptizing (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give a name to

    "baptized the child Anne"

    similar: calling, christening, cleping (archaic), denominating, designating, dubbing, entitling, labeling, naming, nominating, styling, terming, titling
    related: branding, stigmatizing, tagging, denoting, specifying, miscalling, misnaming, mistitling, code-naming, nicknaming, rechristening, relabeling, renaming, surnaming

  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: inaugurating, inducting, initiating, installing, instating, investing, seating
    related: swearing in, consecrating, enshrining, accepting, admitting, receiving, taking in, enlisting, enrolling
    near: canning, discharging, firing, terminating, mustering out

Related Entry: Baptize (verb)

Baptize is a different word from Baptizing. The synonyms below are for baptize, not for baptizing.

  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 Baptizing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Baptizing:

Archaic: cleping
calling, christening, denominating, designating, dubbing, entitling, labeling, naming, nominating, styling, terming, titling, inaugurating, inducting, initiating, installing, instating, investing, seating

Related Words for Baptizing

branding, stigmatizing, tagging, denoting, specifying, miscalling, misnaming, mistitling, code-naming, nicknaming, rechristening, relabeling, renaming, surnaming, swearing in, consecrating, enshrining, accepting, admitting, receiving, taking in, enlisting, enrolling

Near Antonyms of Baptizing

canning, discharging, firing, terminating, mustering out

Word Forms of Baptizing

Inflections: baptized, baptised, baptising

Derived words: baptizer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Baptizing

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 Baptizing

What does "Baptizing" mean?

"Baptizing" 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 "Baptizing"?

Other words for "Baptizing" include calling, christening, cleping, denominating, designating, dubbing, entitling and labeling. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Baptizing" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Baptizing"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Baptizing". Common alternatives include calling, christening, cleping, denominating, designating, dubbing, entitling, labeling, naming and nominating.

How do you use "Baptizing" in a sentence?

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

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

"Baptizing" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Baptizing"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Baptizing"?

"Baptizing" 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 "Baptizing" meaning "to give a name to"?

When "Baptizing" (verb) means to give a name to, synonyms include calling, christening, cleping, denominating, designating and dubbing.