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Baptize

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Verb (transitive): To administer the Christian sacrament of baptism, typically by immersing someone in water or sprinkling water on their head, as a sign of purification and initiation into the Church.
Example sentence: She decided to baptize her baby at the local church.

Verb (transitive): To give someone a name, nickname, or title that becomes their official or commonly used identification.
Example sentence: The coach decided to baptize the team's new play as the "winning strategy."

Verb (transitive): To inaugurate, initiate, or introduce someone into a particular experience, environment, or belief.
Example sentence: The professor tried to baptize his students in the beauty of classical poetry.

Verb (transitive): To cleanse or purify something using a liquid or other substance.
Example sentence: The chef decided to baptize the fish in a special marinade before grilling it.

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