Baptize

7 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To administer the sacrament of baptism to someone, using water as a symbol of spiritual rebirth and membership of the church.

“The minister offered to baptize any parishioner who requested it at the Easter vigil service.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈbæptaɪz/

Syllables

bap·tize

Related Words

Synonyms

baptisechristen

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -IZE, the American spelling variant, the Z at the end is a high-value letter to target.

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Scrabble

Worth 23 points, the Z scores 10 points and this word is devastating when played on a triple-word square.

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baptise

Words you can make from Baptize

Shorter words formed from the letters in “baptize”.

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