English
baptize
Etymology

From Middle English baptisen, baptizen, from Old French baptiser, batisier, from el. -, Late Latin baptizo, from Ancient Greek βαπτίζω.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈbæptaɪz/
    • (America) IPA: [ˈbæp.tajz]
    • (Ghana) IPA: [bap.ˈtajz]
Verb

baptize (baptizes, present participle baptizing; simple past and past participle baptized) (American spelling, Oxford British spelling)

  1. (Christianity) To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.
    Synonyms: christen, full
  2. To dedicate or christen.
  3. (archaic, slang) Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water.
  4. (slang) To ensure proper burning of a joint by moistening the exterior with saliva.
  5. (slang) To extinguish the life of.
    Synonyms: wax, wet, juice up, Thesaurus:kill
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