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- [bap-tahyz, bap-tahyz]
- /bæpˈtaɪz, ˈbæp taɪz/
- /bæpˈtaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bap-tahyz, bap-tahyz]
- /bæpˈtaɪz, ˈbæp taɪz/
Definitions of baptise word
- verb with object baptise 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 baptise to cleanse spiritually; initiate or dedicate by purifying. 1
- verb with object baptise to give a name to at baptism; christen. 1
- verb without object baptise to administer baptism. 1
- noun baptise To sprinkle or pour water over, or to immerse in water, as a spiritual cleansing process in the rite of Christian baptism. 1
- verb baptise (figuratively) To dedicate or christen. 0
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Origin of baptise
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Late Latin baptizāre < Greek baptízein to immerse (bápt(ein) to bathe + -izein -ize)
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Parts of speech for Baptise
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preposition
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baptise popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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verb baptise
- christen — When a baby is christened, he or she is given a name during the Christian ceremony of baptism. Compare baptize.
- bless — When someone such as a priest blesses people or things, he asks for God's favour and protection for them.
- immerse — to plunge into or place under a liquid; dip; sink.
- sprinkle — to scatter (a liquid, powder, etc.) in drops or particles: She sprinkled powder on the baby.
- initiate — to begin, set going, or originate: to initiate major social reforms.
Antonyms for baptise
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