baptize

Verb

Meaning

To administer the sacrament of baptism to.

To christen ( because a name is given to infants at their baptism); to give a name to; to name.

To sanctify; to consecrate.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

christen baptise godfather name water convert term full style title call thank define label naming
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Antonyms

sully can fire discharge corrupt dirty
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Hypernyms

name call be known as know as

Related terms

baptism baptistry anabaptize baptization

Phrases with the word

half-baptize

Derivatives

baptized baptizing

Examples

Well, if I were in charge, they would know that waterboarding is how we baptize terrorists. Sarah Palin

You may baptize as long as you want, but the Jew remains a Jew, the Chinese a Chinese and the Negro a Negro. Julius Streicher

Only baptize them if you truly believe these people are ready, taking a little more time if necessary so the Holy Ghost can strengthen them a little more. Richard G. Scott

Consider the problem of taking showers with Christians. They are, after all, constantly going on about the business of witnessing in the hopes of making converts to their God and church. Would you want to shower with such people? You never know when they might try to baptize you. Stanley Hauerwas

Baptize the nations! far and nigh, The triumphs of the cross record The name of Jesus glorify, Till every people call Him Lord. James Montgomery

Do not suffer any man to baptize or minister unto you, unless God has spoken unto him by the voice of his servants, and authorized him to minister in his name. Orson Pratt

Close letter words and terms

baptizable baptizand baptization baptized baptizee baptizement