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

  • (..) Thanks for making this work. I know it was a lot to bite off. It's gonna be great, isn't it? I think it's great already. Yeah. You still too fried to christen the new house? Who said I'm fried? - Ain't nobody here's fried. - Ha, ha. Mom? (..)
    2013 The Conjuring