christen

verbnamed in religious rite

Synonyms for christen

verb named in religious rite

Antonyms for christen

ignore

Word Origin & History

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.

Example Sentences for christen

Strange what names folks 'll christen onto children, ain't it?

At the priest's orders they rushed forward to christen it; it was all they were good for.

"I'll christen my colt Wyck," said Hil, as they turned in for the night.

I did stop yer honours, and we did christen that baby, both inside and out.

I mind the time well, for I was called to christen the babe.

Then did he christen the lady Margaret's seven little wee sons.

“Suppose we christen him Snub,” replied Berecroft, winking at the rest.

We did christen her Lily, but she didn't turn out exactly Lily.

“I suggest that we christen the story with a flask of Salvator,” said Herr Carovius.

To throw the contents of a chamberpot over any one is to christen him.

christen

Synonyms for christen

Antonyms for christen

call

denominate

denominated

designate

designated

christen

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Antonyms for christen

More words related to christen

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call

denominate

denominated

designate

designated

Synonyms for christen

baptize