baptize
gb/bæptˈaɪz/ us/bæptˈaɪz/
B2
Angličtina
~ 10000
megkeresztel, elnevez, keresztel, megkeresztel Szentlélekkel
SLOVESO
B2
1
megkeresztel
B2
Vzorec užití:
to baptize [someone] (in/into/with the name of [someone])
They plan to baptize their daughter at the local church next month.
Azt tervezik, hogy jövő hónapban megkeresztelik a lányukat a helyi templomban.
The pastor refused to baptize the child without the parents’ consent.
A lelkipásztor nem volt hajlandó megkeresztelni a gyermeket a szülők beleegyezése nélkül.
In many traditions, a priest will baptize the baby by sprinkling water on its head.
He was baptized in the river, following the example described in the Bible.
The new believers were baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Učební příklady
The priest will baptize the baby on Sunday.
A pap vasárnap megkereszteli a kisbabát.
I was baptized when I was a child.
Gyerekkoromban kereszteltek meg.
In this church, they baptize people in a pool of water.
Her parents did not baptize her, so she chose to be baptized as an adult.
They want to baptize their son in the same church as their parents.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *“I baptized when I was a baby”* instead of the correct passive form *“I was baptized when I was a baby.”* Also, many confuse the verb *baptize* (the action) with the noun *baptism* (the ceremony). Note that in British English the spelling *baptise* is common.
Význam
perform the Christian baptism ritual
Kolokace
baptize a child
|baptize the baby
|baptize new believers
|baptize in the name of
|be baptized as a Christian
|baptize with water
Synonyma
christen (Often used especially for baptizing infants and can emphasize giving the Christian name during the ceremony.)
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baptize into the church (A fuller phrase that highlights entry into a particular Christian community.)
Antonyma
excommunicate (Removes someone from Christian community and sacraments, which is the opposite direction of initiating them through baptism.)
Témata
religion
|ceremony
|family
Definice
To perform the Christian act of putting water on someone, usually a baby, to show that they join the Christian religion.
To perform the Christian religious ceremony of baptism by using water, usually while calling on the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, to mark someone’s entry into the Christian faith.
SLOVESO
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
to baptize [someone/something] '[name]'
They baptized the child Emma Rose after her grandmother.
A gyereket a nagymamája után Emma Rose-nak keresztelték.
The company baptized its new software platform "Aurora."
A cég „Aurora” névre keresztelte az új szoftverplatformját.
Locals quickly baptized the narrow street "Restaurant Row."
Fans have baptized this player "the king of defense."
Journalists baptized the scandal "Emailgate" within hours.
Učební příklady
They baptized their son Daniel.
A fiukat Dánielnek keresztelték.
The town people baptized the old bridge "The Iron Lady."
A városlakók „Vaslady”-nek keresztelték a régi hidat.
The team baptized the new plan "Project Hope."
The media baptized the group "the silent majority."
Her parents baptized her with two names.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes overuse *baptize* when simple *name* is more natural, especially in non-religious contexts: say *“We named the dog Max”* rather than *“We baptized the dog Max”* unless you intentionally want a humorous or religious tone.
Význam
give a name in a ceremony
Kolokace
baptize the ship
|baptize the project
|baptize the child "Anna"
|baptize this tradition
|popularly baptized as
Synonyma
name (More general and less ceremonial; does not suggest a religious or symbolic act unless the context adds it.)
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dub (Often used for giving someone a title or nickname, sometimes in a playful or journalistic style.)
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christen (Very close in meaning, commonly used both for naming at baptism and for naming things like ships or projects.)
Antonyma
rename (Means to change an existing name rather than give a first or ceremonial name, which contrasts with the usual one-time act of baptizing.)
Témata
naming
|identity
|culture
|communication
|religion
Definice
To give a special name to a person or thing, often in a ceremony or in a playful, symbolic way.
To give a name to a person or thing in a formal or ceremonial way, especially at a baptism, or more generally to name something in a somewhat joking or symbolic way.
SLOVESO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Vzorec užití:
to baptize [someone] in/with the Holy Spirit
They prayed that God would baptize the new believers with the Holy Spirit.
Azért imádkoztak, hogy Isten Szentlélekkel keresztelje meg az új hívőket.
Some churches teach that Jesus will baptize his followers in the Holy Spirit and in fire.
Egyes egyházak azt tanítják, hogy Jézus Szentlélekkel és tűzzel fogja megkeresztelni követőit.
She says she was baptized in the Holy Spirit during a revival meeting.
The pastor spoke about how the Spirit baptizes and empowers Christians for service.
Members asked God to baptize their community with the Holy Spirit’s power.
Učební příklady
They believe Jesus can baptize people with the Holy Spirit.
Úgy hiszik, hogy Jézus meg tudja keresztelni az embereket Szentlélekkel.
The church prayed for the youth to be baptized in the Holy Spirit.
A gyülekezet azért imádkozott, hogy a fiatalok Szentlélekkel keresztelkedjenek meg.
He says he was baptized with the Holy Spirit last year.
Some Christians wait many years to be baptized in the Holy Spirit.
They asked God to baptize their group with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse *baptize with the Holy Spirit* (a spiritual experience) with normal water baptism. In many churches these are taught as different ideas, so context is important.
Význam
fill someone with the Holy Spirit
Kolokace
baptize with the Holy Spirit
|baptize in the Holy Spirit
|be baptized in the Spirit
|baptize believers with fire
Synonyma
fill (In religious contexts, *fill with the Holy Spirit* is common but sounds less technical than *baptize with the Holy Spirit*.)
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anoint (Another religious term for giving someone a special spiritual power or blessing; broader and not limited to the Holy Spirit baptism idea.)
Antonyma
abandon (In theological language, the idea of God abandoning or withdrawing his Spirit is seen as the opposite of baptizing or filling someone with the Spirit.)
Témata
religion
|spirituality
Definice
In some Christian groups, to ask God to give someone a strong experience of the Holy Spirit.
In some Christian traditions, to cause someone to receive or be immersed in the Holy Spirit, often described as a distinct spiritual experience from water baptism.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
baptize
IPA
GB/bæptˈaɪz/
US/bæptˈaɪz/
Slabiky a přízvuk
bap - tize (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tize)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: baptize
- 3rd Person Singular: baptizes
- Present Participle: baptizing
- Past: baptized
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
baptize someone in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
1/bæptˈaɪz sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɪn ðə nˈeɪm əv ðə fˈɑðɚ | ðə sˈʌn | ˈænd ðə hˈoʊli spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
use the full Christian baptism formula
To say the traditional Christian words while baptizing someone: "in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit."
Příklady
- The priest will baptize the child in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
- In many churches, pastors must baptize converts in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
- They asked if he was baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit or only in Jesus’ name.
baptize someone in water
1/bæptˈaɪz sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɪn wˈɔtɚ/
fixed phrase
perform baptism using water
To use water when you baptize someone, usually by putting them into water or pouring water on them.
Příklady
- Some churches baptize people in water by full immersion.
- Others baptize infants in water by sprinkling only a little on the head.
baptize someone into the faith
1/bæptˈaɪz sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɪntu ðə fˈeɪθ/
fixed phrase
bring someone into a faith by baptism
To show that someone officially enters a religion or church by baptizing them.
Příklady
- They baptized the children into the faith during the Easter service.
- In that tradition, you are baptized into the faith as an infant.
baptize someone with the Holy Spirit
1/bæptˈaɪz sˈʌmwˌʌn wˈɪθ ðə hˈoʊli spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
cause someone to receive the Holy Spirit
In some Christian groups, to ask God to give a strong experience of the Holy Spirit to someone.
Příklady
- They prayed that Jesus would baptize the whole church with the Holy Spirit.
- The preacher said that God wants to baptize his people with the Holy Spirit and fire.
- Many members testified that they were baptized with the Holy Spirit at the conference.
be baptized by fire
1/bˈi bˈæptˌaɪzd bˈaɪ fˈaɪɚ/
idiom
have a very hard first experience
To go through a very hard or dangerous first experience that tests your ability.
Příklady
- The new teacher was baptized by fire when three students started fighting on her first day.
- Young soldiers were baptized by fire in their first real battle.
- As a new manager, she was baptized by fire during a sudden financial crisis.