transcription, транскрипция: [ bæptaɪz ]
( baptizes, baptizing, baptized)
Note: in BRIT, also use 'baptise'
When someone is baptized , 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