{f} perform ceremony of baptism by immersing in water (Christian ritual symbolizing admittance into the church); give a name to person during the ceremony of baptism (also baptise)
bap·tize baptizes baptizing baptized in BRIT, also use baptise When someone is baptized, water is put on their heads or they are covered with water as a sign that their sins have been forgiven and that they have become a member of the Christian Church. Compare christen. At this time she decided to become a Christian and was baptised