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baptize

/ˈbæptaɪz/

Meanings
verb
To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.

Examples :

"The church will baptize new members next Sunday. "
religion ritual theology

Related Words

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immersing verb

/ɪˈmɜːrsɪŋ/ /ɪˈmɜːsɪŋ/

To put under the surface of a liquid; to dunk.

"Archimedes determined the volume of objects by immersing them in water."

Illustration pouring

pouring verb

/ˈpɔːɹɪŋ/

To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it.

"pour water from a jug"

Illustration baptized

baptized verb

/ˈbæptaɪzd/

To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.

"The baby was baptized in the church during a special ceremony. "

Illustration sprinkling

sprinkling verb

/ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/ /ˈspɹɪŋklɪŋ/

To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).

"The confectioner sprinkled icing sugar over the cakes."

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moistening verb

/ˈmɔɪsənɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɪstənɪŋ/

To make moist or moister.

"The gardener was moistening the dry soil around the new plants with a watering can. "

Illustration someone

someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

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baptism noun

/ˈbæptɪzəm/

A Christian sacrament, by which one is received into a church and sometimes given a name, generally involving the candidate to be anointed with or submerged in water.

"Maria prepared for her baptism by learning about the Christian faith. "

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perform verb

/pəˈfɔːm/ /pɚˈfɔɹm/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

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christen verb

/ˈkɹɪsən/

To perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise.

"The new baby was christened at the village church."

Illustration dedicate

dedicate verb

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

"The family dedicated the new room in their house to the memory of their grandmother. "

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sacrament noun

/ˈsækɹəmənt/

A sacred act or ceremony in Christianity. In Catholic theology, a sacrament is defined as "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace."

"The wedding was a beautiful sacrament, signifying the couple's commitment to each other. "

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exterior noun

/ɛkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɛkˈstɪɹiɚ/

The outside part, parts or surface of something.

"The sticker was attached to the exterior of the package"