christen

Definition

  • verb: to baptize (someone)
  • verb: to name at baptism
  • synonyms: baptize, christianize, anoint

Examples

  • The newspaper has 'christened' her as the reigning Queen of Tennis.

  • The politician was chosen to 'christen' a new ship.

  • He was 'christened' when he was three months old.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) How should I know? Oh, c'est naturel. ' Bonjour, Paris Bonjour, bonjour. I'm throwing a shindig to christen the Quality Woman. Leave it to Dick to find a delicatessen in Paris. Imported all the way from Napa Valley, California. Melons from Florida. (..)
    1957 Funny Face