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

Román had come to the United States in 2021 for a short trip to baptize a relative.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

The audience murmured and clapped as he recounted a well-worn story about using water from Israel’s Sea of Galilee to baptize his children.

From Washington Post • Apr. 26, 2023

He was going to baptize his own child along with all of Kilanga’s, on that great day down at the river when his dream finally came true.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver