Christen - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkrɪsn|  American pronunciation of the word christen
Brit.  |ˈkrɪs(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word christen

verb

- administer baptism to (syn: baptize)

Extra examples

He was christened when he was three months old.

They christened the baby Anna.

The politician was chosen to christen a new ship.

The newspaper has christened her as the reigning Queen of Tennis.

They christened the new ball park with a win.

They christened the child Joseph.

The ship was successfully launched, and christened as Santa Maria.

Given his building behaviour, we christened him "The Beaver."

I haven't christened my new stove yet.

She was christened Sarah.

His fans christened him the king of rock.

The new plane has been christened the Hawk.

We haven't christened the new garden chairs yet.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: christen
he/she/it: christens
present participle: christening
past tense: christened
past participle: christened
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