christened

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Verb christen has 1 sense

baptize, baptise, christen - administer baptism to; "The parents had the child baptized"
--₁ is one way to name, call

Derived form: noun christening₁
Sample sentence:
They christen him "Bobby"

Definitions from the Web

Term: Christened

Description:

Christened is a verb that refers to the act of officially giving a name to someone or something, particularly in the Christian context. It is commonly used to describe the naming ceremony in Christianity, where an individual is given a Christian name.

Examples:

1. The baby was christened with the name Emily in a beautiful ceremony at the local church.

2. They christened their newly discovered planet as "Elysium" in honor of the ancient paradise.

3. The ship was christened with a bottle of champagne, signifying its official launch and naming.

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