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Definition of baptize verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Baptize, Baptism. The Greek root-word baptizein [ baptivzw] means to plunge, immerse, sink; hence to wash; to be immersed, overwhelmed (in trouble). From Jewish rules of purification concerning ritual uncleanness the word gained a technical religious connotation implying "purification" from all that might exclude from God's presence.
Baptize definition: To admit into Christianity by means of baptism. To immerse (an individual) in water, or pour or sprinkle water over (the individual), as a symbol of admission into Christianity or a specific Christian church.
Definition of baptize verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Baptism in the Bible expresses an identification with Christ’s death and resurrection—the old self was crucified with Christ (through the waters of death), and now followers of Jesus have risen with him in “newness of life” ( Romans 6:3-11 ).
3. : to give (someone) a name through the ceremony of baptism — usually used as (be) baptized. He was baptized [= christened] “John” when he was two months old. BAPTIZE meaning: 1 : to perform the ceremony of baptism for (someone); 2 : to officially make someone a member of a specified Christian church through the ceremony of baptism ...
What does the verb baptize mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb baptize. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. baptize has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. liturgical (Middle English) religion (Middle English)
