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Baptised vs. Baptized

Baptised

The act of being ceremonially dipped in water, symbolizing spiritual cleansing and admission to a faith

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Baptized

Having undergone a religious ceremony that involves the ritual use of water

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Ways to tell them apart:

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  • Baptised is the British English spelling of the word, while baptized is the American English spelling.
  • Both words have the same pronunciation despite the different spellings.
  • The choice between using baptised or baptized depends on the variant of English you are using.
  • These words describe the same religious ceremony.
  • Remember that -ise is often used in UK and -ize in US spelling conventions.
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