baptize
Translation
to baptise
Examples
The priest will baptize the baby.
The priest will baptise the baby.
He was baptized a Catholic.
He was baptised a Catholic.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to baptize ((sb.)) to perform the ceremony of baptism for (sb.) The priest will baptize the baby.
((sb.)) to be baptized ((a religion/denomination)) to be made a member of a particular Christian church He was baptized a Catholic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: christen, initiate
Etymology
From Greek 'baptizein' meaning 'to dip, immerse'. The '-ize' suffix makes it a verb.
Memory Tips
To 'baptize' is the action of performing a 'baptism'. Remember that '-ize' often forms a verb.