baptize

Meaning

Verb

• To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.
• To dedicate or christen.
• Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water.
• To ensure proper burning of a joint by moistening the exterior with saliva.

Related

Similar words

• christen
• full

Origin

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