ALL meanings of baptize
bap·tize
B b - 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
- verb transitive baptize to give a first name to as part of the baptismal ceremony; christen 3
- intransitive verb baptize to administer baptism 3
- noun baptize Administer baptism to (someone); christen. 1
- verb with object baptize to immerse in water or sprinkle or pour water on in the Christian rite of baptism: They baptized the new baby. 1
- verb with object baptize to cleanse spiritually; initiate or dedicate by purifying. 1
- verb with object baptize to give a name to at baptism; christen. 1
- verb without object baptize to administer baptism. 1
- transitive verb baptize christen, name 1
- transitive verb baptize admit into church 1
- verb baptize (Christianity) To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water. 0
- verb baptize To dedicate or christen. 0
- verb baptize (Obsolete (No longer in use)) SLA Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water. 0
- verb baptize (Slang) To ensure proper burning of a joint by moistening the exterior with saliva. 0