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christening

/ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/ /ˈkrɪs(t)nɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise.

Examples :

"The new baby was christened at the village church."
religion ritual theology culture family

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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baptized verb

/ˈbæptaɪzd/

To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.

"The baby was baptized in the church during a special ceremony. "

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classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

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community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

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christened verb

/ˈkrɪsənd/ /ˈkrɪsɨnd/

To perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise.

"The new baby was christened at the village church."

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missionaries noun

/ˈmɪʃən(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈmɪʃəˌnɛɹiz/

One who is sent on a mission.

"The missionaries traveled to a small village to teach about their religion and help the local people. "

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instance noun

/ˈɪnstəns/

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

"My mother's instance that I finish my homework before dinner was quite strong. "

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christen verb

/ˈkɹɪsən/

To perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise.

"The new baby was christened at the village church."

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teaching noun

/ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.

"Many follow the teachings of Confucius."

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sacrament noun

/ˈsækɹəmənt/

A sacred act or ceremony in Christianity. In Catholic theology, a sacrament is defined as "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace."

"The wedding was a beautiful sacrament, signifying the couple's commitment to each other. "

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barnacle noun

/ˈbɑːnəkl̩/ /ˈbɑɹnəkl̩/

A marine crustacean of the subclass Cirripedia that attaches itself to submerged surfaces such as tidal rocks or the bottoms of ships.

"The hull of the old sailboat was covered in barnacles, making it slow and difficult to steer. "

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "