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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The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art—George Lucas and Mellody Hobson’s biomorphic leviathan hovering over Exposition Park like an idling spaceship—has been christened by Mr. Lucas as “a temple to the people’s art.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
As part of FIFA’s efforts to keep the focus on its partners, stadiums have been christened with neutral, location-specific names that show up even on Apple and Google Maps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 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
Laurie and his grandfather came over to see her off, and Mr. Brooke looked so strong and sensible and kind that the girls christened him ‘Mr. Greatheart’ on the spot.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
