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The Christian sacrament at which someone is baptized and given a Christian name
“Mary and John invited their family and friends to witness the christening of their newborn daughter, where she was baptized and given the Christian name Emma.”
The act of beginning or launching something
“The christening of their new business venture brought anticipation and excitement to the team.”
The act of naming or defining something or someone
Of or relating to baptism
Present participle for to designate a particular name or title
“She loved Abba's recording of Fernando and decided to christen her favourite waiter with this name.”
Present participle for to perform the religious act of baptism upon
“This spring water was used in the font in the church to christen babies.”
Present participle for to use something for the first time
“Manchester United striker Lukaku will look to christen his new boots with a goal against Wolves in the Premier League on Tuesday.”
Present participle for to baptize (someone) by immersion in water
Present participle for to appoint a person to a position
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