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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