Baptize

usgb/ˈbæptaɪz/
verb

To use water in a religious ceremony to make someone a member of a Christian church.

The priest will baptize the baby next Sunday.
Visual representation of "baptize" - To use water in a religious ceremony to make someone a member of a Christian church.

Often appears as...

  • baptize in church
  • baptize a baby

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Religious

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Religious Significance

Baptism is a sacred ritual and should be referred to respectfully within Christian context.

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She felt honored to have her son baptized in the same church her grandparents married.
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Not Just Infants

While babies are often baptized, adults can also undergo baptism, usually when converting to Christianity.

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After studying various religions, Mark chose to be baptized as a Christian.
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Ceremony Variations

Different Christian denominations have distinct baptism practices; some immerse in water, others sprinkle.

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The pastor baptized her by immersion in the river, following their church's tradition.
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