baptize: Meaning and Definition of

bap•tize

Pronunciation: (bap-tīz', bap'tīz), [key]

— v., -tized, -tiz•ing.

—v.t.

to immerse in water or sprinkle or pour water on in the Christian rite of baptism: They baptized the new baby.
to cleanse spiritually; initiate or dedicate by purifying.
to give a name to at baptism; christen.

—v.i.

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