baptize
verb (used with object)
to immerse in water or sprinkle or pour water on in the Christian rite of baptism.
have baptized
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present perfectof baptize.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The California fires have baptized the new lawmakers in Washington politics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2025
Identical twin Catholic clergymen have baptized twin babies in Pennsylvania, according to a recent report.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
Just to the north, along the Jordan River at Bethany, is the site where John is believed to have baptized Jesus.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 17, 2017
Fondest memento or memory: On our final day, we visited the site where John the Baptist is said to have baptized Jesus, on the Jordanian side of the river.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 16, 2015
During his eight years' residence at Jemez, near Santa Fe, he claims to have baptized over eight thousand Indians, converts to the Catholic faith.
From The old Santa Fe trail The Story of a Great Highway by Buffalo Bill
