Definition of christen Christen

/kɹɪˈsʌn/ - [krisun] - chris•ten

We found 10 definitions of christen from 4 different sources.

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What does christen mean?

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Verb

christens, christening, christened  

christen - administer baptism to; "The parents had the child baptized"
  baptize, baptise
  name, call mention and identify by name; "name your accomplices!"
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  • christen (Verb)
    To perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise.
  • christen (Verb)
    To name.
  • christen (Verb)
    To Christianize.
  • christen (Verb)
    To use for the first time.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • christen (v. t.)
    To baptize and give a Christian name to.
  • christen (v. t.)
    To give a name; to denominate.
  • christen (v. t.)
    To Christianize.
  • christen (v. t.)
    To use for the first time.

Part of speech

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  • christen, verb, present, 1st person singular of christen (infinitive).
  • christen, verb (infinitive).

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