baptize
[ bap-tahyz, bap-tahyz ]
/ bæpˈtaɪz, ˈbæp taɪz /
verb (used with object), bap·tized, bap·tiz·ing.
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.
verb (used without object), bap·tized, bap·tiz·ing.
to administer baptism.
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Also especially British, bap·tise.
Origin of baptize
1250–1300; Middle English < Late Latin baptizāre < Greek baptízein to immerse (bápt(ein) to bathe + -izein -ize)
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baptist, baptista, baptistery, baptistry, baptists, baptize, bar, bar billiards, bar car, bar cart, bar chart
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baptize
baptise
/ (bæpˈtaɪz) /
verb
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
Word Origin for baptize
C13: from Late Latin baptīzāre, from Greek baptizein, from baptein to bathe, dip
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