baptizing
ˈbæptaɪzɪŋ
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Definition of baptizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
religionTECH.used during a religious water initiation riteTECH.
  • The baptizing water was blessed by the priest.
baptismal christening
2.
initiationinitiating or purifying in a metaphorical sense
  • The baptizing experience changed his outlook on life.
cleansing initiating purifying

Noun

religionTECH.USceremony or act of performing baptism with waterTECH.US
  • The baptizing took place at the river.
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Origin of baptizing

Greek, baptizein (to immerse)

Terms with baptizing included in their meaning

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religion
religious ceremony for naming and baptizing a child
religion
related to the act of baptizing
baptism
baptizing by pouring water on the head
baptism doctrine
the doctrine of baptizing only believers, not infants

Examples of baptizing in a sentence

  • Baptizing ceremonies are held every Sunday at the church.
  • The baptizing journey led to personal growth.
  • Her baptizing moment came during the challenging project.
  • The baptizing was followed by hymns in the small chapel.
  • During the baptizing, the priest gently poured water over the infant’s head.

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  1. French:baptismal, baptême, ...
  2. German:taufwasser, Taufe, ...
  3. Italian:battesimale, battesimo, ...
  4. Spanish:bautismal, bautismo, ...
  5. Portuguese:batismal, batismo, ...
  6. Chinese:用于洗礼, 洗礼, ...
  7. Japanese:洗礼用の, 洗礼, ...
  8. Arabic:معمودي, مَعْمُودِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִטְבִּיל, הַטְבָּלָה, ...
  10. Russian:для крещения, крещение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хрещення, обряд хрещення, ...
  12. Hindi:बपतिस्मा, बपतिस्मा देना, ...
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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