baptize, baptise, christen
(verb) administer baptism to; “The parents had the child baptized”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
baptize (third-person singular simple present baptizes, present participle baptizing, simple past and past participle baptized)
(Christianity) To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.
To dedicate or christen.
(archaic, slang) Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water.
(slang) To ensure proper burning of a joint by moistening the exterior with saliva.
• christen
Source: Wiktionary
Bap*tize", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Baptized (; p. pr. & vb. n. Baptizing.] Etym: [F. baptiser, L. baptizare, fr.Gr. . See Baptism.]
1. To administer the sacrament of baptism to.
2. To christen ( because a name is given to infants at their baptism); to give a name to; to name. I'll be new baptized; Henceforth I never will be Romeo. Shak.
3. To sanctify; to consecrate.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.
