baptize

/หˆbรฆptaษชz/

IPA: /B AE0 P T AY1 Z/

verb
  1. 1

    To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.

  2. 2

    To dedicate or christen.

  3. 3

    Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water.

  4. 4

    To ensure proper burning of a joint by moistening the exterior with saliva.

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Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/baptize