Definitions
- Referring to the act of giving a new name to a person or thing, especially in a formal or ceremonial context. - Describing the process of renaming something that already has a name, often with a specific purpose or intention. - Talking about the act of changing a name for religious or spiritual reasons.
- Referring to the act of giving a new name to a person, place, or thing. - Describing the process of changing the name of a file, folder, or document on a computer. - Talking about the act of changing a name for practical or personal reasons.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of giving a new name to something.
- 2Both words involve changing the original name of something.
- 3Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Rechristen is often used for formal or ceremonial purposes, while rename can be used for practical or personal reasons.
- 2Scope: Rechristen is often used for larger entities such as ships, buildings, or organizations, while rename can be used for smaller entities such as files, folders, or individual people.
- 3Frequency: Rename is more commonly used than rechristen in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Rechristen can have a more formal or serious connotation, while rename can be more neutral or casual.
Remember this!
Rechristen and rename are synonyms that both refer to the act of giving a new name to something. However, rechristen has a more formal or ceremonial connotation and is often used for larger entities such as ships, buildings, or organizations. On the other hand, rename is more versatile and can be used for practical or personal reasons, and is more commonly used in everyday language.
