Verb
/ˈkrisən/,
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christens, 3rd person singular present; christened, past participle; christening, present participle; christened, past tense;
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Give (a baby) a Christian name at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church
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their second daughter was christened Jeanette
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Give to (someone or something) a name that reflects a notable quality or characteristic
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a person so creepy that his colleagues christened him “Millipede.”
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Dedicate (a vessel, building, etc.) ceremonially
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their first garbage truck was christened with a bottle of champagne
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Use for the first time
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let's get steaks and christen the new grill
Web Definitions:
- baptize: administer baptism to; "The parents had the child baptized"
- To perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise; To name
- The Baptism or naming of an infant as dedicated to Christ.
- Afrikaans word for "Christian."
- to baptize an infant.