Answer: christens

AnswerCrossword Clue
CHRISTENSPerforms ship-launching ceremony.
CHRISTENSBreaks a bottle on, maybe
christensUse for the first time
christensDedicate (a vessel, building, etc.) ceremonially
christensGive (a baby) a Christian name at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church
christensGive to (someone or something) a name that reflects a notable quality or characteristic
christensCHRISTEN, to baptise (to administer baptism, also BAPTIZE)