christen

[ kris-uhn ]

verb (used with object)

1. to receive into the Christian church by baptism; baptize.
2. to give a name to at baptism:

   They christened her Mary.

3. to name and dedicate:

   to christen a ship.

4. to make use of for the first time.

christen

/ ˈkrɪsən /

verb

1. to give a Christian name to in baptism as a sign of incorporation into a Christian Church
2. another word for baptize
3. to give a name to (anything), esp with some ceremony
4. informal.
   to use for the first time

Derived Forms

• ˈchristener, noun

Other Words From

• christen·er noun
• re·christen verb (used with object)
• un·christened adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of christen¹

before 900; Middle English cristenen, Old English cristnian, derivative of cristen Christian

Word History and Origins

Origin of christen¹

Old English cristnian, from Crīst Christ

Example Sentences

Christen Press and Olivia Wingate trade goals in stoppage time as the North Carolina Courage and Angel City play to a 1-1 draw.

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The team has gone through two coaches and two general managers in three seasons while Christen Press, its biggest box-office draw, hasn’t started a game in more than two years.

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Earlier that year it was also fined an undisclosed amount for announcing the signing of Christen Press before the contract had been approved.

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Angel City star Christen Press was a substitute and scored during penalty kicks, returning after a two-year absence and helping her club win.

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So did the push from Emslie and forward Christen Press, who played 14 games with Manchester United before signing with Angel City before the team’s first season.

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