christen

Example Sentences

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Leftover pizza gets cut up, crisped on the stove and mixed into scrambled eggs—a remnant from Duggal’s college days that she has christened “pizza eggs.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Known for her iconic one liners, Doris is well quoted by fans of the series - particularly when she refused to make the salad for Neil the Baby's christening.

From BBC

However, a few days after his birth they christened him, creating an official record that includes their names and address.

From BBC

"We were told to talk to him, and hold his hand," says the mother, "and then he was christened."

From BBC

During the search, the livestock show had been posting updates on its Facebook page, and an online poll on the page christened her Willy.

From Seattle Times