enthrone

verb

en·​throne in-ˈthrōn How to pronounce enthrone (audio)
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enthroned; enthroning; enthrones

transitive verb

1
a
: to seat in a place associated with a position of authority or influence
b
: to seat ceremonially on a throne
2
: to assign supreme virtue or value to : exalt
enthronement noun

Examples of enthrone in a Sentence

the literary world has enthroned Shakespeare for so long that his preeminence among writers seems unassailable
Recent Examples on the Web For the proclamation ceremony enthroning Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo, Japan of Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria showed up in full formal dress—in Victoria's case, an elegant, bright purple outfit with a matching hat. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 13 Aug. 2023 Charles was the 40th sovereign to be enthroned in the abbey -- and, at 74, the oldest. Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 7 May 2023 Following this ceremony for King Charles, Queen Camilla will be anointed, given the Consort's Ring, crowned with Queen Mary's Crown, given the Rod & Sceptre, and finally, enthroned alongside Charles. Town & Country, 7 May 2023 All About the Crowns Used at King Charles and Queen Camilla's Coronation King Charles was enthroned with the commanding St. Edward's Crown. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 6 May 2023 Anointed with holy oil and enthroned on St. Edward’s chair, King Charles III was crowned on Saturday in a solemn ritual that stretches back more than a millennium but unfolded with multiple concessions to the modern age. Mark Landler, New York Times, 6 May 2023 Queen Consort Camilla will then be anointed, crowned and enthroned in a shorter ceremony. Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2023 Charles will be crowned, enthroned, handed various scepters and swords, receive various oaths of allegiance, and anointed in holy oil that was consecrated in Jerusalem itself. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 5 May 2023 As petroleum minister, El Aissami was enthroned at the top of the industry. Julia Malleck, Quartz, 21 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of enthrone was in 1543

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“Enthrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enthrone. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

enthrone

verb
en·​throne in-ˈthrōn How to pronounce enthrone (audio)
enthroned; enthroning
1
a
: to install in office or in a position of authority
b
: to install formally on a throne
2
: to place high value on : exalt
enthronement noun
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