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Baptized vs Baptize - What's the difference?

baptized | baptize |

As verbs the difference between baptized and baptize

is that baptized is (baptize) while baptize is to sprinkle or pour water over, or to immerse in water, as a spiritual cleansing process in the rite of christian baptism.

As an adjective baptized

is (of a person) who has been baptized.

baptized

English

Alternative forms

* baptised (mostly British )

Verb

(head)
  • (baptize)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • (of a person) who has been baptized

    • baptize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * baptise

    Verb

    (baptiz)
  • To sprinkle or pour water over, or to immerse in water, as a spiritual cleansing process in the rite of Christian baptism.
  • To dedicate or christen.
  • Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water.
  • (slang) To ensure proper burning of a joint by moistening the exterior with saliva.

    • Synonyms

    * christen

    Derived terms

    * baptization