Christen

/ˈkɹɪsən/

Synonyms for "christen" (74 found)

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Closest matches (15)

Verb(6 words)

baptize baptise baptism baptized baptizes called

anoint asperge asperse baptizebring upbroach call

Noun(2 words)

baptizing calls

Strong matches (22)

Verb(7 words)

celebrant christening dedication denominateddesignate rolesdub dubbed

define denominate designate dip dub entitle establish float found identify immerse inaugurate induct

Noun(2 words)

dubhe dubs

Related words (37)

initiate install institute introduce label launchlift upname nickname nominate raisering inset agoingset on footset upspecify sprinklestart goingstart upstyle

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tag term titleturn onusher in

Verb(6 words)

minister name namednaming ceremonyofficiant priest

Noun(6 words)

name attributename labelname labelsnaming positionsnicknamingsingle word name

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More general

17 entries

baptismbe known asbranding callceremonial actceremony cleric designationknow asname namingnaming ceremonypersonreligious riterite ritual

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More specific

15 entries

adult baptismbaptismbuilding christeningcelebrant dedicationinfant baptismministernaming ceremonypastorpolicy christeningpriestproduct christeningprogram christeningproject christeningship christening

Collocations

7 entries

baptism ceremonychristening ceremonychristening fontchristening gownchristening servicenaming ceremonyship christening

Inflections

3 entries

christened christening christens

Derivations

2 entries

christened christening

Sample sentences

16 total sentences available.

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The priest will christen Mary's child.

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When it came time to christen the infant, the Prince of Wales sent word that he would act as godfather to the noble baby.

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The new baby was christened at the village church.

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Lewis the 9th of France, being asked by vvhat ſtile he vvould be called, ſaid, Levvis of Poyſſy. […] [S]aid he, I deſire to be called Levvis of Poyſſy, becauſe there I got the moſt glorious victory that ever I had; For there I overcame the Divell: meaning that he vvas chriſtned there.

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