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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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

    Pronunciation

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    • IPA(key): /bap.tíz.dɔː//βapˈti.zo//vapˈti.zo/

    Verb

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    βᾰπτῐ́ζω (băptĭ́zō)

    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

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    Greek

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    Alternative forms

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    Etymology

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    Inherited from Ancient Greek βαπτίζω (baptízō).

    Verb

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    βαπτίζω (vaptízo) (past βάπτισα)

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

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