Enshrine

Quick meaning: Enshrine is a verb meaning (transitive) To enclose (a sacred relic etc.) in a shrine or chest.

Meaning

(transitive) To enclose (a sacred relic etc.) in a shrine or chest.

More Meanings

1. (transitive, by extension) To preserve or cherish (something) as though in a shrine; to preserve or contain, especially with some reverence.
2. (figurative, law) To protect (an idea, ideal, or philosophy) within an official law or treaty.

Example Sentences

Other measures, such as compensation for victims, will be enshrined in the proposed new law.

At the centre of Muhammad's achievement was the extraordinary poetry which enshrined his revelations.

Warlike and Martiall Talbot, Burgonie / Inſhrines thee in his heart, and there erects / Thy noble Deeds, as Valors Monuments.

A Phœnix, gaz'd by all, as that ſole Bird / When, to enſhrine his reliques in the Sun’s / Bright temple, to Ægyptian Theb's he flies.

Word Forms

• enshrines
• enshrining
• enshrined

Synonyms for enshrine

Depending on context, synonyms include shrine, saint.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include shrine, saint, consecrate, dedicate, dedicated, embody.

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