christened (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkɹɪsən/
Definition
christen means to perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The new baby was christened at the village church.
I christen this ship the Bonny Barnacle.
I christened my new boots today with a walk in the snow.
How to Use christened
- to christen (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to christen."
- christen in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how christen works in context."
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