baptized
ˈbæptaɪzd
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Definition of baptized - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
christian ritualUShaving undergone the Christian ritual of baptismUS
  • She was baptized as a child.
christened consecrated sanctified
2.
initiationinitiated into a new experience or role
  • He felt baptized into the world of politics.
inducted initiated
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Origin of baptized

Greek, baptizein (to immerse)

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bapt.abbr.
abr: baptized
marked as having received a religious baptism ceremony
baptism and burial
white cloth used in baptism or to bury baptized infants
sikh religion
ceremonial sword or dagger worn by baptized Sikhs
biblical figure
biblical preacher who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River
biblical figure
prophet who baptized Jesus
baptist
religious figure who baptized Jesus

Examples of baptized in a sentence

  • He felt different after being baptized.
  • She was baptized into the world of motherhood with her first child.
  • The rookie was baptized by fire in his first game.

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  1. French:baptisé, ...
  2. German:getauft, eingeweiht, ...
  3. Italian:battezzato, ...
  4. Spanish:bautizado, ...
  5. Portuguese:batizado, ...
  6. Chinese:受洗的, 初涉的, ...
  7. Japanese:洗礼を受けた, 新たに加わった, ...
  8. Arabic:مَعْمُود, مُدْخَل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֻטְבָּל, נִחְנַךְ, ...
  10. Russian:крещеный, посвященный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хрещений, посвячений, ...
  12. Hindi:बपतिस्मा प्राप्त, प्रवेशित, ...
baptize
bæpˈtaɪz

Definition of baptize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
naminggive a name or dedicate in a ceremony
  • They decided to baptize the ship with champagne.
christen name
2.
religionTECH.administer baptism to as a Christian sacramentTECH.
  • The priest will baptize the baby next Sunday..
anoint christen
3.
initiationRareUSinitiate or introduce someone into a new situation or activityRareUS
  • The coach decided to baptize the new player during the championship game..
christen initiate
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Origin of baptize

Greek, baptizein (to immerse)

Examples of baptize in a sentence

  • The tradition is to baptize each new member of the family.
  • They decided to baptize their child in the local church.
  • Many people were baptized in the river during the ceremony.
  • The mentor decided to baptize the interns with a challenging project.
  • They were baptized into the world of politics during the campaign.

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  1. French:baptiser, initier, ...
  2. German:taufen, einführen, ...
  3. Italian:battezzare, iniziare, ...
  4. Spanish:bautizar, introducir, ...
  5. Portuguese:batizar, introduzir, ...
  6. Chinese:命名, 进行洗礼, ...
  7. Japanese:命名する, バプテスマを授ける, ...
  8. Arabic:دَشَّنَ, أَدْخَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַטְבִּיל, לְהַטְבִּיל, ...
  10. Russian:крестить, посвящать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:охрестити, хрестити, ...
  12. Hindi:नाम देना, बपतिस्मा देना, ...

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