bap·tize (b p-t z , bptz )v. bap·tized, bap·tiz·ing, bap·tiz·es v.tr. 1. To admit into Christianity by means of baptism. 2. a. To cleanse or purify. b. To initiate. 3. To give a first or Christian name to; christen. v.intr. To administer baptism. [Middle English baptizen, from Old French baptiser, from Late Latin bapt z re, from Greek baptizein, from baptein, to dip.]bap·tiz er n. |
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