baptize
to immerse in water or sprinkle or pour water on in the Christian rite of baptism: They baptized the new baby.
to cleanse spiritually; initiate or dedicate by purifying.
to give a name to at baptism; christen.
to administer baptism.
Origin of baptize
1- Also especially British, bap·tise .
Other words from baptize
- bap·tiz·a·ble, adjective
- bap·tize·ment, noun
- bap·tiz·er, noun
- re·bap·tize, verb, re·bap·tized, re·bap·tiz·ing.
- self-bap·tiz·er, noun
- un·bap·tized, adjective
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How to use baptize in a sentence
The two fishermen could not hear the Galilean's reply, but they saw him walk down into the water, John the Baptizer leading.
Men Called Him Master | Elwyn Allen SmithNot even John the Baptizer would say the Samaritan was better than the others, he thought to himself.
Men Called Him Master | Elwyn Allen Smith"Some people think you are John the Baptizer risen from the dead," added Andrew.
Men Called Him Master | Elwyn Allen SmithCan we maintain that his very ignorance forms a head, when his baptizer is either a bad head or none at all?
Writings in Connection with the Donatist Controversy | Aurelius AugustineRegarding the baptizer—who may be a woman even—and the baptized, we certainly can see nothing wonderful.
Epistle Sermons, Vol. III | Martin Luther
British Dictionary definitions for baptize
baptise
/ (bæpˈtaɪz) /
Christianity to immerse (a person) in water or sprinkle water on (a person) as part of the rite of baptism
(tr) to give a name to; christen
(tr) to cleanse; purify
Origin of baptize
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