christen
chris·ten / ˈkrisən/ • v. [tr.] (often be christened) give (a baby) a Christian name at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church: their second daughter was christened Jeanette. ∎ give to (someone or something) a name that reflects a notable quality or characteristic: a person so creepy that his colleagues christened him “Millipede.” ∎ dedicate (a vessel, building, etc.) ceremonially: their first garbage truck was christened with a bottle of champagne. ∎ inf. use for the first time: let's get steaks and christen the new grill.DERIVATIVES: chris·ten·er / ˈkris(ə)nər/ n.
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