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Synonyms for baptized

Grammar : Adj
Spell : bap-tahyz, bap-tahyz
Phonetic Transcription : bæpˈtaɪz, ˈbæp taɪz

Définition of baptized

Origin :
  • c.1300, from Old French batisier (11c.), from Latin baptizare, from Greek baptizein "to immerse, to dip in water," also used figuratively, e.g. "to be over one's head" (in debt, etc.), "to be soaked (in wine);" in Greek Christian usage, "baptize;" from baptein "to dip, steep, dye, color," from PIE root *gwabh- "to dip, sink." Christian baptism originally consisted in full immersion. Related: Baptized; baptizing.
  • adj christened
Example sentences :
  • What is to be said about the relation of baptized children to the Church?
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • He was of the first that were baptized by Father Letrado, and served the altar.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • The benefits belong to all who are baptized and believe, because God has said so.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • "He that believeth not shall be damned" even though he is baptized.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • What is to be said about those who are baptized but do not believe?
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • "She is to be baptized this spring," said the Mother Superior.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • He was baptized by Robert McLaren, one of the elders of the church.
  • Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
  • He baptized and he taught, but the latter he could only do through interpreters.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • In 1792, they appointed him a general under Dumouriez, who baptized him his Ajax.
  • Extract from : « Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud, Complete » by Lewis Goldsmith
  • He was their eighth child and Josiah's tenth son and was baptized Benjamin.
  • Extract from : « The Age of Invention » by Holland Thompson

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