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baptize

/ˈbæp.taɪz/

Translations

baptizeverb

baptized

Past Simple

baptized

Past Participle

baptizing

Gerund

/ˈbæp.taɪz/

The priest will baptize the child during the Sunday service.

Le prêtre baptisera l'enfant pendant l'office du dimanche.

baptiserSens courant : donner un nom à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose.

The team decided to baptize their new project 'Phoenix'.

L'équipe a décidé de baptiser son nouveau projet « Phoenix ».

Additional translations

initierSens figuré : introduire quelqu'un à une activité ou à un milieu.

Synonyms

baptizeverb

To administer the sacrament of baptism to someone, usually involving the use of water.

The priest will baptize the child during the Sunday service.

To give a name or nickname to someone or something.

The team decided to baptize their new project 'Phoenix'.

To initiate or introduce someone to a particular activity or role.

He was baptized into the world of competitive sports at a young age.