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1. (v.t.) baptize
to immerse in water or sprinkle or pour water on in the Christian rite of baptism.
2. baptize
to give a name to at baptism; christen.
3. baptize
to initiate or dedicate by purifying.
4. (v.i.) baptize
to administer baptism.
Etymology: (1250–1300; ME < LL baptizāre < Gk baptízein to immerse)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) baptize, baptise, christen
administer baptism to
"The parents had the child baptized"
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1. (verb) baptize
to perform a baptism
He was baptized as an adult.
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1. (verb) baptize
to administer the sacrament of baptism to
2. (verb) baptize
to christen ( because a name is given to infants at their baptism); to give a name to; to name
3. (verb) baptize
to sanctify; to consecrate
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