What does enthrone mean?
Enthrone means (transitive) To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation or other ceremonies of investiture..
Enthrone
/ɪnˈθɹəʊn/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation or other ceremonies of investiture..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation or other ceremonies of investiture.
- (transitive, figuratively) To help a candidate to the succession of a monarchy (as a kingmaker does), or by extension in any other major organization.
- (transitive) To exalt, to praise.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: coronate, crown
ceremonially enthrone
enthrone a monarch
The bishop came to enthrone the new archbishop.
The novel seemed to enthrone love as the highest virtue.
Synonyms for enthrone
Antonyms for enthrone
Related Words
Word Forms
- enthrones
- enthroning
- enthroned
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for enthrone?
Common synonyms include coronate, crown, invest, vest.
What is the opposite of enthrone?
Possible antonyms include dethrone, divest.
How do you use enthrone in a sentence?
Near-synonyms: coronate, crown
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