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Baptise (verb)
To sprinkle or pour water over, or to immerse in water, as a spiritual cleansing process in the rite of Christian baptism.
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Baptise (verb)
To dedicate or christen.
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Baptize (verb)
To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.
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Baptize (verb)
To dedicate or christen.
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Baptize (verb)
Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water.
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Baptize (verb)
To ensure proper burning of a joint by moistening the exterior with saliva.
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Baptize (verb)
administer baptism to (someone); christen
“he was baptized Joshua”
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Baptize (verb)
admit (someone) into a specified Church by baptism
“Mark had been baptized a Catholic”
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Baptize (verb)
give a name or nickname to
“the media have baptized the murderer ‘The Babysitter’”