baptised
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈbæptaɪzd//
KK: /ˈbæptaɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Having undergone a religious ceremony of baptism, which symbolizes purification or admission into a Christian church.
Example
She felt a deep sense of peace after she was baptised.
Conversation
Did you hear about the ceremony last weekend?
Yeah, I heard someone got baptised there.
I wonder how it felt to be baptised in front of everyone.
It must have been a special moment for them.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
christened
anointed
sanctified
Antonyms
unbaptised
damned
cursed
verb
Definition
To perform a religious ceremony in which a person is welcomed into a faith, usually by sprinkling or immersing them in water.
Example
She was baptised in the river during the church ceremony.
Tense Forms
Past: baptised
Past Participle: baptised
Conversation
Did you hear that Emily got baptised last weekend?
Yeah, I saw the pictures online! It looked like a beautiful ceremony.
I can't believe how many people showed up to support her.
Root Explanation
Baptised → It is derived from 'baptizare' (meaning to immerse or dip) in Latin, which comes from the Greek 'baptizein' (meaning to wash or immerse). The word 'baptised' refers to the act of immersing in water as a religious rite of initiation or purification.
Memory Tip
Think of the act of 'immersing' or 'washing' in water, which is what 'baptised' means in a religious context.
Visually Confused Words
abatised
batiste