βαπτίζω

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From βάπτω (báptō, to dip) +‎ -ῐ́ζω (-ízō).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Verb[edit]

βᾰπτῐ́ζω (baptízō)

  1. to dip, plunge
  2. to immerse
  3. (passive voice) to drown, sink (of ships)
  4. to get wet, soak
  5. to wash, clean with water, clean by dipping or submerging
  6. (passive voice) to bathe
  7. to draw water (or other liquid)
  8. (Christianity) to baptize
  9. (passive voice) to perform ablutions

Inflection[edit]

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Descendants[edit]

  • Coptic: ⲃⲁⲡⲧⲓⲍⲉ (baptize)
  • Greek: βαπτίζω (vaptízo)
  • Latin: baptizō (see there for further descendants)

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Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Ancient Greek βαπτίζω (baptízō).

Verb[edit]

βαπτίζω (vaptízo) (past βάπτισα)

  1. (Christianity) to baptise (UK), baptize (US), christen

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