christened

CEFRB1

/krˈɪsənd/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    Given a name during a Christian ceremony or formally named.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of christen

Examples

  • A sailor christened his ship the "Why Not".

  • The ship was christened by the princess.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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In context

  • He was christened John.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The proud parents blank their newborn daughter at the old stone church last Sunday.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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