Meaning & Definition of word "Baptize"

Baptize

/ˈbæp.taɪz/

1. To perform the Christian sacrament of baptism, which involves the sprinkling or pouring of water on a person's head or immersing them in water as a sign of purification, admission into the Christian Church, or renewal of faith.
- Example: The priest will baptize the baby during the service next Sunday.
2. To name or dedicate someone or something, often with a significant or symbolic name.
- Example: They decided to baptize their new puppy Max after his favorite cartoon character.
3. To initiate or introduce someone into an activity or group, often through a challenging experience.
- Example: He felt that his first day on the job really baptized him into the realities of working in the fast-paced environment.

From Middle English 'baptizen,' from Old French 'batizer,' from Latin 'baptizare,' from Greek 'baptizein' meaning 'to immerse, to dip.'

baptism by fire:

A difficult or challenging test that someone must undergo.

to be baptized into something:

To be initiated into a group or activity, often with a challenging experience.

baptism:

The Christian sacrament of initiation and adoption, usually with the use of water.

baptist:

A member of a Protestant denomination advocating baptism only of adult believers by total immersion.

Meaning: To catch someone off guard or unprepared, similar to a surprise initiation.

Example Sentence: It's like they baptized him into the project without any warning.

Meaning: To experience a sudden and intense introduction to something.

Example Sentence: When she started her new job, it felt like they baptized her in the busy atmosphere of the office.