baptize
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.bap·tize
verb \bap-ˈtīz, ˈbap-ˌ, especially Southern bab- or ˈbab-\ bap·tized also bap·tised bap·tiz·ing also bap·tis·ing
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
See Variants of BAPTIZE
bap·tize also bap·tise \bap-ˈtīz, ˈbap-ˌ, especially Southern bab- or ˈbab-\
Examples of BAPTIZE
- The priest baptized the baby.
- She was baptized at the age of 20.
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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