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Definition christen in British English

christen verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈkrɪs(ə)n/
1

to perform a religious ceremony during which a baby is made a member of the Christian religion and given a name

Example

She was christened 'Annabel'.

Synonyms and related words
amen anthem baptise
2

to give a name to someone or something

Synonyms and related words
name call christen
3

to use something for the first time

Synonyms and related words
repurpose go towards bring in
Definition christen in British English