baptizing

Meanings

• verb

  The act of administering the baptism rite to someone.

  - "The priest baptized the newborn baby."
  - "My grandmother was baptized in the river."

• noun

  The ceremony or rite of baptism.

  - "The baptizing took place in the church."
  - "The family gathered for the baptizing of their new member."

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Synonyms

christen

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with baptizing
applause , chorus , drowsing , repose

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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 'baptiser', meaning 'to dip, immerse'. The word comes from the Latin 'baptizare', which means 'to dip, immerse' or 'to cleanse'.

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Trivia

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

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

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Related Concepts

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1. Baptismal font: A large container of water used for baptisms in Christian churches.

2. Infant baptism: The practice of baptizing infants as soon as possible after their birth.

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Culture

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Baptizing is a significant religious ritual in many faiths, including Christianity. It symbolizes the washing away of sins and the beginning of a new life. In Christianity, it is typically performed by immersing the person in water or pouring water over their head. It is often accompanied by the use of baptismal garments and the anointing of the person with oil.

How to Memorize "baptizing"

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'baptizing' with the image of a baby being baptized in a church.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Baptizing begins with B' to remember the word.

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