Christen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹɪsən/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Christen is a verb meaning (transitive) To perform the religious rite of baptism upon; to baptize.
Meaning
(transitive) To perform the religious rite of baptism upon; to baptize.
More Meanings
- (transitive, by extension) To name.
- (colloquial) To use for the first time.
- (informal) To douse or wet with blood, urine, tears, or other liquid.
- (obsolete) To Christianize.
Example Sentences
I christen this ship the Bonny Barnacle.
The new baby was christened at the village church.
I must tell you that christianity hath new christened it
I christened my new boots today with a walk in the snow.
Word Forms
- christens
- christening
- christened
- christian
Synonyms for christen
Depending on context, synonyms include baptize, baptise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include baptize, baptise, christian, dedicate, dub, christians.
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