I am not the Christ but I am sent ahead of him.
Source: tatoeba (29021)
Christ
/kɹaɪst/
Synonyms for "christ" (63 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (13)
Strong matches (19)
Related words (31)
our lordprince of peacepropitiationredeemerredemptionsalvationsaviorson of godson of manthe advocatethe anointedthe christthe christ childthe doorthe galileanthe good shepherdthe infant jesusthe intercessorthe judgethe lamb
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the lifethe masterthe mediatorthe nazarenethe only-begottenthe risenthe true vinethe truththe vinethe way
Intj(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: messiah, anointed one, atonement, christ jesus, crikey.
- Sentence evidence is available for christ, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "christ".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "christ"
Keep "christ" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "christ" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "christ", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "christ" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesdelivererexclamationexpressionhistorical personinterjectionpersonreligious figurerescuersaviorsaviour
More specific
4 entriesCollocations
9 entriesChrist almightyChrist figureChristendomChristeningChristian ethicsChristian nameChristlikeJesus Christbirth of Christ
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
7 entriesTranslations
20 translations across 18 languages.
Afrikaans
1 entries- Christus name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
Ancient Greek
1 entries- Χριστός name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
Arabic
1 entries- مَسِيح name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
Catalan
1 entries- Crist name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
Esperanto
1 entries- Kristo name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
French
2 entries- Christ name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
- Messie name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
Galician
1 entries- Cristo name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
Haitian Creole
1 entries- Kris name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
Hindi
2 entries- मसीह name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
- मसीहा name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
Indonesian
1 entries- Al-Masih name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
Ingrian
1 entries- Kristus name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
Khiamniungan Naga
1 entries- Khrīstā name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
Macedonian
1 entries- Христос name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
Polish
1 entries- Chrystus name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
Portuguese
1 entries- Cristo name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
Russian
1 entries- Христо́с name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
Spanish
1 entries- Cristo name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
Zazaki
1 entries- Mesih name (messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy)
Sample sentences
13 total sentences available.
Mass is a Catholic ceremony of remembering Jesus Christ by eating and drinking.
Source: tatoeba (32286)
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Source: tatoeba (38979)
Christians believe in Jesus Christ.
Source: tatoeba (63091)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "christ"?
Closest matches include messiah, anointed one, atonement, christ jesus, crikey.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "christ"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.