Christening

Synonyms of christening

• dedication
• baptism
• naming ceremony

Antonyms of christening

• desecration
• profanation
• sacrilege

Collocations of christening

christening ceremony

Frequency: 85 %

The christening ceremony was a beautiful and solemn occasion.

christening gown

Frequency: 70 %

The baby looked adorable in her christening gown.

christening cake

Frequency: 60 %

The christening cake was decorated with delicate icing and sugar flowers.

christening invitation

Frequency: 45 %

She received a lovely christening invitation in the mail.

christening font

Frequency: 30 %

The water in the christening font was blessed by the priest.

Idiomatic Expressions for christening

• Phrase: in the name of the father, the son, and the holy spirit
  Meaning: a phrase used in Christian ceremonies, especially during baptisms, to invoke the presence of the Holy Trinity
  Usage: The priest solemnly said, 'In the name of the father, the son, and the holy spirit,' before performing the christening.