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What does baptize mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word baptize? Here's what it means.

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  1. (Christianity) To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.
  2. To dedicate or christen.
  3. (archaic, slang) Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water.
  4. (slang) To ensure proper burning of a joint by moistening the exterior with saliva.
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It is common now for Orthodox priests to baptize and sanctify warships, submarines, missiles, and tanks.
It also was somewhat dangerous to baptize an infant in winter, in the Danube, the Weser, or the Elbe.
On the contrary, he continued to baptize publicly, and to preach clearly things that connected with people's daily lives.
We were able to baptize many long lines of grown-ups and children so they could become members of the Church.
Many of those traditions which do not baptize children mark their welcome into the community in some way.
Ironically, John promises that Jesus will baptize us with the same elements that the author of Isaiah mentions as dangers.

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