Enthrone
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈθɹəʊn/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Enthrone is a verb meaning (transitive) To exalt, to praise.
Meaning
(transitive) To exalt, to praise.
More Meanings
- (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.
Example Sentences
enthrone a monarch
ceremonially enthrone
Near-synonyms: coronate, crown
The bishop came to enthrone the new archbishop.
Word Forms
- enthrones
- enthroning
- enthroned
Synonyms for enthrone
Depending on context, synonyms include coronate, crown, invest, vest, throne.
Antonyms for enthrone
Common opposites include dethrone, divest.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include throne, invest, vest, coronate, inthrone, enthronize.
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