BAPTIZE


Meaning of BAPTIZE in English

(~s, baptizing, ~d)

Note: in BRIT, also use 'baptise'

When someone is ~d, water is put on their heads or they are covered with water as a sign that their sins have been forgiven and that they have become a member of the Christian Church. Compare christen .

At this time she decided to become a Christian and was baptised...

VERB: usu passive, be V-ed

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