baptize

Meanings

• Verb

  To administer the baptismal rite to (a person), which typically involves immersing them in water or pouring water on them as a sign of cleansing and acceptance into a religious community.

  - "The newborn was baptized in the church."
  - "John baptized hundreds of people each week."
  - "My grandmother was baptized as a baby."

• Verb

  To subject or submerge (something) in a liquid, especially as a cleansing process.

  - "The car was baptized in the river."
  - "The paintbrush was baptized in water before use."
  - "The new employee was baptized in the company's culture."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbæptaɪz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79268285"

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Synonyms

christen

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with baptize
applause , chaise , grasps , haze

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Variants

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baptise , baptised , baptises , baptising , baptize , baptized , baptizer , baptizers , baptizes , baptizing

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'baptiser,' meaning 'to dip,' from the Latin word 'baptizare,' meaning 'to immerse.'

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Trivia

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1. Baptism is one of the seven sacraments in the Catholic Church.

2. The word 'baptism' comes from the Greek word 'baptismos,' which means 'immersion.'

3. The earliest recorded instance of baptism dates back to the 3rd century AD.

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Related Concepts

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1. Baptistery: A building or a room in a church dedicated to the administration of baptism.

2. Infant baptism: A religious ceremony where an infant is baptized as a sign of their acceptance into the faith and as a mark of God's grace.

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Culture

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Baptism is a significant religious ritual found in Christianity, Judaism, and other faiths. It represents the cleansing of sins and the acceptance of a new life or a new commitment to a faith.

How to Memorize "baptize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the scene of a person being submerged in water during a baptism ceremony. Visualize the water, the priest or minister, and the congregation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'baptize' with 'cleanse' or 'acceptance.' Remember that it is a religious ceremony that involves water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Baptism Brings Believers Blessings' to remember the meaning of the word.

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