| Christen 1. (v. t.) To baptize and give a Christian name; also, to name or use for the first time; as to christen a new ship. 2. (v. t.) To give a name; to denominate. 3. (v. t.) To Christianize. 4. (v. t.) To use for the first time. Thesaurus Entries anoint, asperge, asperse, baptize, bring up, broach, call, define, denominate, designate, dip, dub, entitle, establish, float, found, identify, immerse, inaugurate, induct, initiate, install, institute, introduce, label, launch, lift up, name, nickname, nominate, raise, ring in, set agoing, set on foot, set up, specify, sprinkle, start going, start up, style, tag, term, title, turn on, usher in |