βαπτίζω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • to dip, plunge
  • to immerse
  • (passive) to drown, sink (of ships)
  • to get wet, soak
  • to wash, clean with water, clean by dipping or submerging
  • (passive) to bathe
  • to draw water (or other liquid)
  • (Christianity) to baptize
  • (passive) to perform ablutions

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek βάπτω (dip, dye, I dip, I submerge).

Origin

Ancient Greek

βάπτω

Gloss

dip, dye, I dip, I submerge

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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