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- [bap-tahyz, bap-tahyz]
- /bæpˈtaɪz, ˈbæp taɪz/
- /bæpˈtaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bap-tahyz, bap-tahyz]
- /bæpˈtaɪz, ˈbæp taɪz/
Definitions of baptize word
- verb baptize When someone is baptized, water is put on their heads or they are covered with water as a sign that their sins have been forgiven and that they have become a member of the Christian Church. Compare christen. 3
- verb baptize to immerse (a person) in water or sprinkle water on (a person) as part of the rite of baptism 3
- verb baptize to give a name to; christen 3
- verb baptize to cleanse; purify 3
- verb transitive baptize to immerse (an individual) in water, or pour or sprinkle water over (the individual), as a symbol of admission into Christianity or a specific Christian church 3
- verb transitive baptize to subject to an initiation or an ordeal that purifies or cleanses 3
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Origin of baptize
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Late Latin baptizāre < Greek baptízein to immerse (bápt(ein) to bathe + -izein -ize)
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Parts of speech for Baptize
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baptize popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
baptize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for baptize
verb baptize
- immerse — to plunge into or place under a liquid; dip; sink.
- christen — When a baby is christened, he or she is given a name during the Christian ceremony of baptism. Compare baptize.
- name — a dictionary of given names that indicates whether a name is usually male, female, or unisex and often includes origins as well as meanings; for example, as by indicating that Evangeline, meaning “good news,” comes from Greek. Used primarily as an aid in selecting a name for a baby, dictionaries of names may also include lists of famous people who have shared a name and information about its current popularity ranking.
- denominate — to give a specific name to; designate
- title — a clause in the 1972 Education Act stating that no one shall because of sex be denied the benefits of any educational program of activity that receives direct federal aid.
Antonyms for baptize
Top questions with baptize
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