Word of the Day: Baptize
To baptize is to initiate or bring someone into a group. This word is often associated with the religious practice of baptizing a baby or baptizing a person who converts to a new religion. Baptismal rites almost always involve the use of water on the forehead or a person’s body is fully submerged in water.
- A priest baptizes a baby.
- Babies are baptized by priests.
- Adults are baptized when they convert.
- A majority of Christian religions baptize children and adults.
The word “baptism” is a noun.
- A baptism is performed by a priest.
- We have to attend a baptism for our nephew.
- It’s believed by some religious scholars that John the Baptist performed a baptism for Jesus.
Sometimes the word “baptism” is used figuratively when a person undergoes an experience that is difficult or transformative.
- Soldiers learn real-life military skills in combat. This is a baptism of fire.
- Don’s five months as an intern at that company served as a baptism by fire.
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with B page to see the list of all words starting with letter B. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
