CHRISTENING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word christening. (close relations)
Definition of CHRISTENING
Best Alternative Words for CHRISTENING
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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 |