Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
baptize
verb
/ˈbæp.taɪz/
Definition
To administer the Christian sacrament of baptism to someone.
Examples
- Many parents choose to baptize their children in a church ceremony.
- During the service, the pastor will baptize those who wish to join the faith.
- In ancient cultures, water was often used to baptize individuals as a sign of purification.
Meaning
To formally initiate someone into a religion or organization through a ritual involving water.
Synonyms
- Christen
- Initiate
- Dedicate
