enthrone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation or other ceremonies of investiture.
To help a candidate to the succession of a monarchy (as a kingmaker does), or by extension in any other major organization.
To exalt, to praise.

/ɪnˈθɹəʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-enthrone.wav

enthrone enthrones enthroning enthroned

From en- + throne; compare earlier enthronize, inthronize.

coronate crown

dethrone

enskin enstool

disenthrone enthronement enthroner reenthrone unenthroned

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