baptize
verb
Simple meaning
To perform a religious ceremony using water.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
bæpˈtaɪz
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Definition
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verb
Christianity
Administer baptism to
“The parents had the child baptized.”
figurative
To Christianize.
To dedicate or christen.
christianity
To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.
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- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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Having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism.
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