How Do You Spell CHRISTEN?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈɪstən] (IPA)

The word "christen" is spelled with a "ch" at the beginning because it comes from the Old English word "crystan," which was pronounced with a "k" sound. Over time, the pronunciation shifted and the "k" sound became a "ch" sound, but the spelling remained the same. The IPA phonetic transcription of "christen" is /ˈkrɪs(ə)nd/ (KRIS-ənd), with the stress on the first syllable /ˈkrɪs/. It means to baptize or give a name to a child in a religious ceremony.

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CHRISTEN Meaning and Definition

  1. Christen is a transitive verb that has multiple meanings depending on the context. In a religious context, it refers to the act of baptizing or naming a person, especially a child, symbolizing their initiation into the Christian faith. It involves the application of water or oil and the utterance of specified words or prayers. This religious ritual is considered significant in various Christian denominations, as it is believed to cleanse the individual from inherited sin and officially incorporate them into the church community.

    Outside of religious contexts, christen can also mean to give a name or title to something or someone, often in a formal or ceremonial way. This could pertain to the naming of a ship, an institution, or any significant event. As such, christening also carries the connotation of bestowing a sense of identity or significance upon the object or person being named.

    Furthermore, christen can be used figuratively to describe inaugurating or initiating something, such as a new venture or practice. In this sense, it implies a sense of dedication, as if the thing being christened is being set apart or marked as special or worthy of attention.

    Overall, christen is a versatile term that encompasses religious rituals, naming ceremonies, and symbolic initiations, all of which involve the act of giving an identity or meaning to someone or something.

  2. To baptise and name in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CHRISTEN

The word "christen" originated from the Old English word "crīstnian", which was derived from the Late Latin word "christiāre", meaning "to Christianize" or "to baptize". This Latin term itself was derived from the Greek word "khristiāzein", which meant "to anoint with oil". In both Greek and Latin, these words were directly related to the noun "khristós" meaning "Christ", referring to Jesus Christ. Over time, "crīstnian" in Old English evolved to become "christen" in modern English, primarily used to denote the Christian rite of baptism.

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Conjugate verb Christen

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have christened
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been christening
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would christen
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be christening
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FUTURE

I will christen
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you christen
we let´s christen

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to christen

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

christened

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been christening
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PRESENT

I christen
you christen
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am christening
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we are christening
they are christening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

christening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have christened
you have christened
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been christening
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it christen

SIMPLE PAST

I christened
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