Kingmake
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Kingmake is a verb meaning To use one's influence to help someone else into a position of political power.
Meaning
To use one's influence to help someone else into a position of political power.
More Meanings
- (gaming) To play so as to cause another player to win.
Example Sentences
The kingmakers are about to kingmake someone else
Okay, you get on the extension in the other room and listen to me kingmake Percy President.
"Sol thinks of himself as a kingmaker," she said. "And actually, I suppose he is — " "Why doesn't he kingmake something for himself?"
I do dislike it if part of the skill of playing consists of manipulating the people who are out of the running to get them to kingmake for you.
Word Forms
- kingmakes
- kingmaking
- kingmade
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enthrone, influence, guide, king, work, wield.
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