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christen definition

chris·ten (kris′ən)

transitive verb

  1. to take into a Christian church by baptism; baptize
  2. to give a name to at baptism
  3. to give a name to (a ship being launched, etc.)
  4. Informal to make use of for the first time

Etymology: ME cristnen < OE cristnian: see Christian

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christen Synonyms

christen

v.

baptize, name, dedicate to God; see baptize 1, bless 3, name 1.


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christen Usage Examples

Object

  • gown: Custom made wedding gowns, Vintage Style Wedding Gowns, Renaissance Era Bridal Fashions, bridal parties, christening gowns, gown restoration.

Preposition: on

  • Jun: Mary, christened on 4 Jun 1828 at Mansfield.

Preposition: at

  • church: Roald Dahl was christened at the Norwegian Church nearby.

Modifying Another Word

  • newly: Consider, for example, a newly christened baby.

Preposition: in

  • church: Every mother has her baby christened in the Church anyway.

Preposition: with

  • name: He was christened with the names Peter Mark Andrew.
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