Baptizes vs Baptises - What's the difference?

As verbs the difference between baptizes and baptises

is that baptizes is (baptize) while baptises is .

(head)

(baptize)

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* baptise

(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.

* christen

* baptization

(head)

(baptise)

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* baptize

To sprinkle or pour water over, or to immerse in water, as a spiritual cleansing process in the rite of Christian baptism.

(figuratively) To dedicate or christen.