baptize in Dutch
baptize in Dutch is dopen — baptize means to perform the Christian rite of baptism on someone, using water to admit them into the church.
baptize in Dutch
dopen
(Christianity) To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.
What does "baptize" mean?
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verb To perform the Christian rite of baptism on someone, using water to admit them into the church.
"The priest baptized the newborn in front of the whole family."
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verb Figuratively, to formally name, initiate, or introduce someone or something for the first time.
"The ship was baptized with a bottle of champagne before its maiden voyage."
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baptize in a sentence
- The priest baptized the newborn in front of the whole family.
- He chose to be baptized in the river where he'd grown up swimming.
- The ship was baptized with a bottle of champagne before its maiden voyage.
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What is "baptize" in Dutch?
"baptize" in Dutch is dopen. baptize means: To perform the Christian rite of baptism on someone, using water to admit them into the church.
How do you use "baptize" in a sentence?
Example: "The priest baptized the newborn in front of the whole family." In Dutch, "baptize" is dopen.
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