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name vs baptize

baptize vs name

name is a noun but baptize is not a noun.

name and baptize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
name Yes No Yes No
baptize No No Yes No
As verbs, baptize is a hyponym of name; that is, baptize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than name:
  • name: assign a specified (usually proper) name to
  • baptize: administer baptism to
Other hyponyms of name include baptise, christen, refer, style, title, dub, nickname, rename, entitle, title, term, tag.
name (noun) baptize (noun)
by the sanction or authority of
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
family based on male descent
a well-known or notable person
a person's reputation
name (verb) baptize (verb)
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis administer baptism to
identify as in botany or biology, for example
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
assign a specified (usually proper) name to
make reference to
mention and identify by name
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
create and charge with a task or function
charge with a function; charge to be
Difference between name and baptize

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