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CHRISTENING Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word christening. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word christening. (close relations)
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baptism
nounn
noun

• a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth

dedication
nounn
noun

• complete and wholehearted fidelity

• a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose

• a message that makes a pledge

• a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something

• the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

initiation
nounn
noun

• a formal entry into an organization or position or office

• the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

• wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge

• an act that sets in motion some course of events

naming
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the verbal act of naming

• the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

adjective satellite

• inclined to or serving for the giving of names

purification
nounn
noun

• the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities

• the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

• a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites

• the act of purging of sin or guilt; moral or spiritual cleansing

baptise
verbv
verb

• administer baptism to

baptize
verbv
verb

• administer baptism to

Best Hypernyms For CHRISTENING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for christening, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
baptism call name sacrament
Phrases (2)
be known asknow as

Alternatives for BAPTISM

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