baptize
verb (used with object)
to immerse in water or sprinkle or pour water on in the Christian rite of baptism.
had baptized
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past perfectof baptize.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Their family lived just two houses down from the church; Davis had baptized the boy years back.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 7, 2020
After talking with the North Koreans, all of whom had baptized Catholic names, Chang said he was convinced they were genuine Catholics.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 1, 2019
A man leaned on the railing of the church steps and cried as he remembered how Father Crowley had baptized his children.
From New York Times ● Aug. 18, 2018
James’s extended family was close to McCarrick, who had baptized him as a baby, he said.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 31, 2018
And he wondered whether he had baptized Kino’s baby, or married him for that matter.
From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
