Christen

/ˈkrɪsən/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to give a name to (a person or thing) in a formal ceremony, often involving a religious rite.

They decided to christen their daughter Emily during a ceremony at the church.

to dedicate (something) to a particular use or purpose, often at a formal event.

The city will christen the new park with a grand opening ceremony.

to use or apply a name for the first time.

He was the one who first christened the project as 'Green Initiative'.

Middle English, from 'cristen' meaning 'to baptize' or 'to make Christian.'

christen a ship

To dedicate a ship with ceremonial naming.

christen with water

To perform a baptism using water.

to be christened

To have been given a name at a baptism.

baptism

A religious ceremony of initiation.

ceremony

A formal event held on special occasions.

dedication

The act of dedicating something for a particular purpose.

To initiate or start something new.

We need to christen this project with a good kickoff meeting.

To break in or use for the first time.

Let's christen the new grill this weekend!