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baptise vs baptize

Both "baptise" and "baptize" are correct spellings of the same word, with "baptize" being more commonly used in American English and "baptise" in British English. The choice between the two depends on the English variant you are using.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 782 views

baptise

This is a correct spelling commonly used in British English.

This spelling is commonly used in British English to refer to the act of baptizing someone.
  • The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, will baptise Prince George. ... Don't you know that the midwife can baptise in case of need?
  • Baptise is the preferred spelling outside North America; as well as: baptised and baptising. For North America the standard is baptize, baptizing, baptized.
  • Related to baptise: baptized ... Imperative. baptise. baptise ... Verb, 1. baptise - administer baptism to; "The parents had the child baptized". baptize, christen.
  • 22 mai 337 Constantin est baptisé sur son lit de mort Constantin Ier, qui donna un nouveau souffle au christianisme, se fait baptiser à l'orée de sa mort. Étant le ...

Alternatives:

  • baptize

baptize

This is a correct spelling commonly used in American English.

This spelling is commonly used in American English to refer to the act of baptizing someone.
  • verb bap·tize \bap-ˈtīz, ˈbap-ˌ, especially Southern bab- or ˈbab-\. Simple Definition of baptize. : to perform the ceremony of baptism for (someone).
  • Related to baptize: baptise, unbaptized .... Verb, 1. baptize - administer baptism to; "The parents had the child baptized". baptise, christen · call, name - assign a ...
  • Most Christians baptize "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit" (following the Great Commission), but some baptize in Jesus' name ...
  • An' Annancy made a bargain with his t'ree friend an' is going to baptize Brother Crab with boiling water. Jamaican Song and Story Walter Jekyll. John baptized ...

Alternatives:

  • baptise

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