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baronetized

|ba-ron-et-ized|

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/ˌbærənəˈtaɪz/

(baronetize)

make someone a baronet

Base FormPluralPluralPresentNounNounAdjective
baronetizebaronetizationsbaronetizersbaronetisebaronetizerbaronetiserbaronetized
Etymology
Etymology Information

'baronetized' originates from English, specifically the verb 'baronetize', formed from the noun 'baronet' plus the suffix '-ize'. 'baronet' itself comes from Old French 'baronet', a diminutive of 'baron'.

Historical Evolution

'baronet' arose in Middle English from Old French 'baronet' (diminutive of 'baron'); the verb 'baronetize' was created in modern English by adding '-ize' to 'baronet'; 'baronetized' is the past/past participle form used to indicate someone was made a baronet.

Meaning Changes

Initially it meant 'to make someone a baronet' and this meaning has been retained; 'baronetized' simply marks the action as completed or used adjectivally.

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Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'baronetize' (to make someone a baronet; to confer a baronetcy).

He was baronetized by the monarch in recognition of his public service.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2026/01/18 07:00

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