CONFIRMANDS Synonyms

• a politician who is running for public office

• someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

• someone new to a field or activity

• someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

• people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity

• bring into being

• take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

• accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite

• bring up a topic for discussion

• set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for

• a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously

• any new participant in some activity

• a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist

• someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows

• someone new to a field or activity

• a deposit of personal property as security for a debt

• someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group

• a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event

• a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

• promise solemnly and formally

• pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals

• propose a toast to

• give as a guarantee

• bind or secure by a pledge

• a recently enlisted soldier

• any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)

• register formally as a participant or member

• seek to employ

• cause to assemble or enlist in military

• someone who is being trained