christen
verb (used with object)
to receive into the Christian church by baptism; baptize.
christened
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past participleof christen.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof christen.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
christenverb (used with object)to receive into the Christian church by baptism; baptize.
Example Sentences
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CARLSBAD, Calif.—John Levy Jr. built his dream home by a lagoon overlooking the Pacific Ocean and turned it into a private retreat he christened “Levyland,” complete with his own pickleball court.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
While it is still being rented out regularly to tenants, 7 ½ West End Court has now been christened “The Born to Run House” by Springsteen’s fans.
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2026
The newly christened John Williams Stage and the special Dudamel programming will pay tribute to two towering Bowl icons during a major moment of change for the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
However, a few days after his birth they christened him, creating an official record that includes their names and address.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025
The Enola Gay dropped its payload, the uranium bomb christened Little Boy.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
