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Meaning of Baptism:

Noun: Baptism refers to a religious ritual, most commonly practiced in Christianity, where a person is cleansed or initiated into the faith through the symbolic act of immersing them in water.

Example Sentence: The pastor performed the baptism by fully immersing the baby in the water.

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Verb: Baptism is the act of performing the religious initiation ritual of immersing someone in water to symbolize their dedication or welcome into a faith.

Example Sentence: The priest baptized John in the river as a sign of his commitment to his newfound religious beliefs.

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Adjective: Baptismal refers to something that is related to or associated with baptism.

Example Sentence: The parents decorated the church hall with baptismal imagery for their daughter's christening ceremony.

Adverb: Baptismally describes an action or event that is done in connection with or according to the rituals of baptism.

Example Sentence: The choir sang baptismally, creating a sacred atmosphere during the baptismal service.

Local Usage: In certain regions, the term "baptism" may colloquially refer to a significant initiation or beginning of any kind, not limited to religious contexts.

Example Sentence: His acceptance into the prestigious university was seen as the baptism he needed to kickstart his successful career.

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