baptize
Pronunciation
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Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈbæptaɪz/
baptize (baptizes, present participle baptizing; past and past participle baptized)
- (Christianity) To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.
- To dedicate or christen.
- (archaic, slang) Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water.
- (slang) To ensure proper burning of a joint by moistening the exterior with saliva.
- French: baptiser
- German: taufen
- Italian: battezzare
- Portuguese: batizar
- Russian: крести́ть
- Spanish: bautizar
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