christen
🇺🇸
/ˈkrɪsn/
🇬🇧
/ˈkrɪsn/
verb
R
To perform a naming ceremony for a newborn, usually in a religious context.
We are going to christen the baby at the local church.
R
To give a name to something or someone, often in a formal or ceremonial way.
The new ship was christened 'The Queen of the Seas'.
R
To use something for the first time, often in a special or significant way.
We christened the new kitchen by cooking a feast for our friends.
translation
To perform a naming ceremony for a newborn, usually in a religious context.; To give a name to something or someone, often in a formal or ceremonial way.; To use something for the first time, often in a special or significant way.
Word Forms
3rd Present
christens
Past
christened
Perfect
christened
Progressive
christening