baptise
pronunciation
How to pronounce baptise in British English:
UK [bæp'taɪz]
How to pronounce baptise in American English:
US [bæpˈtaɪz]
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- Verb:
- administer baptism to
Word Origin
- baptise (v.)
- chiefly British English spelling of baptize; for spelling, see -ize. Related: Baptised; baptising.
Example
- 1. He 's not going out in bluey specs with the sweat rolling off him to baptise blacks , is he ?
- 2. Friend , relative and infant 's parent who is interested to get baptise , please register yourself to any deacon .
- 3. He solemnly says to karen , pointing a finger at the ominous pail , " that is what we will use to baptise you . "