batejar — meaning in English

English meaning

• baptize verb To perform the Christian rite of baptism on someone, using water to admit them into the church.
• christen verb To baptise someone, especially a baby, and give them a name in a Christian ceremony.

Senses

batejar is used for these senses in English:

• baptize (Christianity) To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.
• christen (transitive) To perform the religious rite of baptism upon; to baptize.

baptize — full definition

1. verb To perform the Christian rite of baptism on someone, using water to admit them into the church.
2. verb Figuratively, to formally name, initiate, or introduce someone or something for the first time.

christen — full definition

1. verb To baptise someone, especially a baby, and give them a name in a Christian ceremony.
2. verb To name something or use it for the first time.

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