baptize verb
also British baptise /ˈbæpˌtaɪz/ /bæpˈtaɪz/ baptizes; baptized; baptizing
also British baptise /ˈbæpˌtaɪz/ /bæpˈtaɪz/ baptizes; baptized; baptizing
Learner's definition of BAPTIZE
[+ object]
1
: to perform the ceremony of baptism for (someone)给…施洗礼;给…施浸礼 2
: to officially make someone a member of a specified Christian church through the ceremony of baptism(经洗礼或浸礼仪式)正式被接纳为基督教某教派成员 —
usually used as (be) baptized通常用作(be)baptized 3
: to give (someone) a name through the ceremony of baptism(施洗时)授…以教名—
usually used as (be) baptized通常用作(be)baptized