baptize
To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or…To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.
» Tom has been baptized.
Meaning
6 senses(British, English, Oxford, US)To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.
taufen
крести́тьkrestítʹ, окрести́тьokrestítʹ
(British, English, Oxford, US, figuratively)To Christianize.
(British, English, Oxford, US)To dedicate or christen.
taufen
крести́тьkrestítʹ, окрести́тьokrestítʹ
(British, English, Oxford, US, slang)To ensure proper burning of a joint by moistening the exterior with saliva.
(British, English, Oxford, US, slang)To extinguish the life of.
(British, English, Oxford, US, archaic, slang)Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water.
- administer baptism to
Examples
58 sentencesTom has been baptized.
Tom was baptized last week.
Tom was baptized in Boston.
deTom wurde in Boston getauft.
Where were your children baptized?
Tom got baptized.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English baptisen, baptizen, from Old French baptiser, batisier, from EcclesiasFrom Middle English baptisen, baptizen, from Old French baptiser, batisier, from Ecclesiastical Latin, Late Latin baptizāre, from Ancient Greek βαπτίζω (baptízō, “to immerse, plunge, baptize”).
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Forms
baptizes, baptizing, baptized, baptizedSynonyms
89 synonymsWord family
13 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle