rechristen

C2 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /ˌriːˈkrɪsən/ UK /ˌriːˈkrɪsən/ See IPA manual

Freq #292797

Meanings

1

verb
to give a new name to a person or thing

The new owners rechristened the inn the Riverside Hotel.
2

verb
to christen or baptize again

The restored vessel was ceremonially rechristened before returning to service.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to give a new name to a... renameretitle

2 verb · to christen or baptize again rebaptize

Word family

Forms rechristenedrechristening

Derived forms rechristening

Related forms christen name baptize

Etymology

Formed from re-, 'again,' + christen. The literal religious sense is 'baptize again'; because christen also means 'give a name to,' rechristen commonly means to rename a person, ship, place, or object.

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Actions & Processes Word Formation & Derivatives

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