baptised

bap·tize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bap-tahyz, bap-tahyz]
- /bæpˈtaɪz, ˈbæp taɪz/
- /bæpˈtaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bap-tahyz, bap-tahyz]
- /bæpˈtaɪz, ˈbæp taɪz/

Definitions of baptised word

verb with object baptised 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 baptised to cleanse spiritually; initiate or dedicate by purifying. 1
verb with object baptised to give a name to at baptism; christen. 1
verb without object baptised to administer baptism. 1
noun baptised Simple past tense and past participle of baptise. 1
adjective baptised (of a person) Who has been baptised. 0

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Origin of baptised

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 Baptised

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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baptised 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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Synonyms for baptised

adjective baptised

christened — to receive into the Christian church by baptism; baptize.
purified — to make pure; free from anything that debases, pollutes, adulterates, or contaminates: to purify metals.

All 2 Synonyms of baptised