baptize
verb (used with object)
to immerse in water or sprinkle or pour water on in the Christian rite of baptism.
baptise
-
a variation of
baptize.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
They may not celebrate Mass, but they may preach, baptise and conduct wedding and funeral services and run a parish with the permission of a bishop.
From Reuters ● Jun. 20, 2023
Catholics believe that only Jesus Christ has the power to baptise - not the wider community or the Church.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2022
Good art should “touch people, baptise their souls and enable them to find beauty in nature, life and their minds,” he said.
From Forbes ● Nov. 24, 2014
But, even though I'm sad, I'm immensely proud of the new record, and what better place to baptise a new chapter of the band than a stage like Glastonbury?
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2013
Sprinkle, spring′kl, v.t. to scatter in small drops or particles: to scatter on: to baptise with a few drops of water: to purify.—v.i. to scatter in drops.—n. an aspersorium or utensil for sprinkling.—ns.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
