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baptize
verb bap·tize \bap-ˈtīz, ˈbap-ˌ, especially Southern bab- or ˈbab-\
: to perform the ceremony of baptism for (someone)
: to officially make someone a member of a specified Christian church through the ceremony of baptism
: to give (someone) a name through the ceremony of baptism
bap·tized also bap·tisedbap·tiz·ing also bap·tis·ing
Full Definition of BAPTIZE
transitive verb
1
: to administer baptism to
2
a : to purify or cleanse spiritually especially by a purging experience or ordeal b : initiate
3
: to give a name to (as at baptism) : christen
intransitive verb
: to administer baptism
— bap·tiz·er noun
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Variants of BAPTIZE
bap·tize also bap·tise \bap-ˈtīz, ˈbap-ˌ, especially Southern bab- or ˈbab-\
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Origin of BAPTIZE
Middle English, from Anglo-French baptiser, from Late Latin baptizare, from Greek baptizein to dip, baptize, from baptein to dip, dye; akin to Old Norse kvefja to quench
First Known Use: 13th century
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Rhymes with BAPTIZE
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BAPTIZE Defined for Kids
baptize
verb bap·tize \bap-ˈtīz, ˈbap-ˌtīz\
bap·tizedbap·tiz·ing
Definition of BAPTIZE for Kids
1
: to dip in water or sprinkle water on as a part of the ceremony of receiving into the Christian church
2
: to give a name to as in the ceremony of baptism : christen
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