baptize

Inflections of 'baptize' (v): (⇒ conjugate)

bap•tize v. [~ + object (+ object)], -tized, -tiz•ing.

Religionto sprinkle with or cover with water in baptism:She was baptized a Roman Catholic.
Religionto give a name to at baptism;
christen:She was baptized Barbara.

bap•tiz•er, n. [countable]

bap•tize v., -tized, -tiz•ing.
v.t.

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.

v.i.

Also,[esp. Brit.,] bap•tise′.

bap•tiz′a•ble, adj.
bap•tize′ment, n.
bap•tiz′er, n.

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baptize, baptise /bæpˈtaɪz/ vb

to immerse (a person) in water or sprinkle water on (a person) as part of the rite of baptism
(transitive) to give a name to; christen

Etymology: 13th Century: from Late Latin baptīzāre, from Greek baptizein, from baptein to bathe, dip

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