baptize

Example Sentences

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He then excused himself to help baptize a woman near the stage.

From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2024

He also hastily arranged to baptize Abel at Cathedral Chapel of St. Vibiana, the same chapel where he married Alice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2024

Both at Casa del Migrante and Agape, some migrants ask Murphy and Rivera to baptize them.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2023

A priest had come to her home to baptize her 4-month-old daughter, Nikol, who was scheduled to undergo lifesaving heart surgery the next day.

From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2022

“I baptize you—” “Hey, wait a minute!” shouted Dill.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee