Baptize and Consecrate

Baptize

Baptize verb - To put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies.
Usage example: the new sisters will be baptized with special initiation rites at the sorority house
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Synonyms for Baptize

Consecrate and baptize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Consecrate" instead a verb "Baptize".

Consecrate

Consecrate verb - To make holy through prayers or ritual.
Usage example: plans to consecrate the altar in the new church with great ceremony

Baptize and consecrate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Baptize" instead a verb "Consecrate".

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