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to baronetize

to baronetize

9.9
To give someone a title of honour that can be passed to their children
  • verb
  • /ˈbɛrəˌnɪtaɪz/
  • UK
: nombrar baronet
  • In recognition of his achievements, the king decided to baronetize the distinguished scientist.

Examples

  • The queen will baronetize several distinguished citizens this year.

  • He was baronetized by the monarch as a reward for his loyalty.

  • The parliament voted to baronetize several war heroes after the conflict ended.

  • He was baronetized for his contributions to science.

  • He was baronetized by the monarch in recognition of his decades of service to the crown.

  • The king has the power to baronetize individuals who have shown exceptional bravery.

  • After much deliberation, the committee agreed to baronetize the philanthropist for his charitable work.

Synonyms

to ennoble
vsto baronetize
  • Formal
1 8.5

Give someone a title such as lord or lady

is the specific act of granting that single hereditary title
to entitle
vsto baronetize
  • Formal
1 5.9

Give someone a title that makes them part of the noble class

is the specific act of granting a particular hereditary title

Surface Forms

baronetize infinitive
baronetized past
baronetized past participle
baronetizing present participle
baronetizes third person singular

Morphology

baronetize = baronet (transparent) = baronet + ize

Formed by the productive verb-forming suffix '-ize' added to the clear noun 'baronet', meaning 'to make or confer the rank of baronet'.

Etymology

The word baronetize comes from the title baronet, a name for a 'small baron', plus the ending -ize, which means 'to make'. So to baronetize someone is to 'make' them a baronet, or to give them that title.