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baptized

/ˈbæptaɪzd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To administer the sacrament of baptism to (a person), which is considered to signify purification or rebirth and membership in the Christian faith.

  • Noun

    The Christian sacrament of admitting a person into the church through the use of water and the invocation of the Holy Spirit.


Synonyms

christen
Rhymes
Words rhyming with baptized
applauded , avowedly , babbled , cabbed , crabbed , grabbed , labored , rabidly , tabbed
Variants
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baptise , baptised , baptises , baptising , baptize , baptized , baptizer , baptizers , baptizes , baptizing
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'baptizein', meaning 'to dip' or 'immerse'.


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

  2. Infant baptism is a common practice in many Christian denominations.

  3. Baptism is not limited to Christianity; other religions, such as Hinduism and Islam, also practice some form of baptism or initiation rite.


Related Concepts
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  1. Christianity: Baptism is a central sacrament in Christianity, representing the believer's commitment to follow Jesus and the forgiveness of their sins.

  2. Immersion: Baptism by immersion involves completely submerging the person in water, symbolizing their death to sin and resurrection in new life.


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Baptism is a significant ritual in Christianity, symbolizing purification, renewal, and entrance into the faith. It is often performed through immersion in water or the application of water to the head. The ceremony typically includes prayers, hymns, and the use of holy oils.

How to Memorize "baptized"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person being lowered into a large, clear baptismal font filled with water. The priest or minister pours water over their head or they are fully submerged. Visualize the person emerging from the water, feeling cleansed and renewed.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'baptism' with 'rebirth' or 'new beginnings'. Remember that baptism is a symbol of entering into a new phase of life as a Christian.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Baptism Brings Believers Back Better' to remember the meaning of baptism as a cleansing and renewing experience.


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