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Synonyms
bap·tize (băp-tīź, băṕtīź)

[Middle English baptizen, from Old French baptiser, from Late Latin baptīzāre, from Greek baptizein, from baptein, to dip.]

verb: -tized, -tiz·ing, -tiz·es. 

transitive verb 

  1. To admit into Christianity by means of baptism.
    1. To cleanse or purify.
    2. To initiate.
  3. To give a first or Christian name to; christen.

intransitive verb 

To administer baptism.

derivatives

bap·tiźer
noun