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Baptize

Verb / bæˈptaɪz / Another word for baptize — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To baptize means to perform the Christian sacrament of baptism, which involves immersing a person in water or sprinkling water on them as a symbol of purification or initiation into the Church.

Synonyms & similar words

christen baptise immerse dip sprinkle cleanse purify initiate christen submerge douse affuse saturate wet plunge drench spritz splash immerge moisten soak bathe

Example sentences

  1. The pastor will baptize the new members of the congregation.
  2. They decided to baptize their baby in the river.
  3. The priest used holy water to baptize the child.
  4. The baptism ceremony will take place on Sunday.
  5. John was baptized when he was a teenager.

Quotes

  • I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. - Bible
  • Baptism is the door of the spiritual life and the gateway to the sacraments. - St. Thomas Aquinas
  • Baptism is the initiation into a new life in Christ. - Unknown

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