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christened

The correct spelling is christened.

How to pronounce christened

verb

Say it like: Chr-ist-ene-d

The correct spelling is christened. To perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise. For example: "The new baby was christened at the village church."

Usage 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.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise.
  2. 2.To name.
  3. 3.To Christianize.
  4. 4.To use for the first time.
  5. 5.To douse or wet with blood, urine, tears, or other liquid.

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