christen

pronunciation

How to pronounce christen in British English: UK [ˈkrɪsn] word uk audio image

How to pronounce christen in American English: US [ˈkrɪsən] word us audio image

Verb:

administer baptism to

Word Origin

christen (v.): c. 1200, from Old English cristnian "to baptize," literally "to make Christian," from cristen "Christian" (see Christian). General meaning of "to name" is attested from mid-15c. Related: Christened; christening.

Synonym

v.

anoint baptize asperse immerse

v.

denominate dub title term designate call name

v.

dedicate consecrate

v.

using inaugurate begin commence out break initiate in

Example

1. To give a first or christian name to ; christen .

2. Christen your new bedroom with a night of lovemaking .

3. I 'm going to christen my new walking boots on saturday .

4. Christen alina drill grinder double ended .

5. You want to laugh ? This prick last week asked me to christen his kid .

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