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Term: christens

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition 1:

- (transitive) To give a Christian name to someone, especially during the Christian religious ceremony of baptism.

- (transitive) To baptize or initiate someone into the Christian faith.

Sample Sentence:

- John and Mary decided to christen their newborn son James in the local church.

- The priest will christen the baby according to the customs of their religious community.

Definition 2:

- (transitive) To dedicate or name something, usually a ship or building, typically with a formal ceremony.

Sample Sentence:

- The new aircraft carrier will be christened with a bottle of champagne by the Queen herself.

- The museum was christened after its generous benefactor, showcasing his extensive art collection.

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