verb
baptize
BAP-tyze/ˈbæptaɪz/
To initiate someone through Christian baptism.
The minister baptizes the adult by pouring water over the bowed head.
Etymology
The dipping root became a verb meaning to immerse in water. Its Christian ritual meaning reflects the original practice of fully immersing the person being initiated.
In context
… we baptize them and we teach them what does it mean when we baptize them well baptism is a sign of an inward conversion
More examples
- They were baptized together in the river.
- The church plans to baptize several adults this spring.
- The storm baptized the new crew in hardship.
Forms
baptize · baptizes · baptized · baptizing
baptism noun — Christian initiation using water.