baptise

Verb

(third-person singular simple present baptises, present participle baptising, simple past and past participle baptised)

To sprinkle or pour water over, or to immerse in water, as a spiritual cleansing process in the rite of Christian baptism.
(figuratively) To dedicate or christen.

See also: baptisé

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