English Synonym Finder

christened

Definitions

To have received the Christian sacrament of baptism.

To have been given a name at baptism.

To have used something for the first time; to initiate or dedicate.

Examples

The newborn baby was christened in a small ceremony at the local parish church.

The sailors christened the new ship with a bottle of champagne before its maiden voyage.

Synonyms

baptized named dubbed called designated initiated titled

Antonyms

unnamed anonymous untitled unbaptized