baptise

Alternative forms

• baptize

Etymology

See baptize.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bæpˈtaɪz/, /ˈbæptaɪz/

Verb

baptise (third-person singular simple present baptises, present participle baptising, simple past and past participle baptised)

1. To sprinkle or pour water over, or to immerse in water, as a spiritual cleansing process in the rite of Christian baptism.
2. (figuratively) To dedicate or christen.

Verb

baptise

1. first-person singular present indicative of baptiser
2. third-person singular present indicative of baptiser
3. first-person singular present subjunctive of baptiser
4. third-person singular present subjunctive of baptiser
5. second-person singular imperative of baptiser

Anagrams

• bipâtes

Etymology 1

From Old French bapteme.

Etymology 2

From Old French baptiser.