Enthrone

usgb/ɪnˈθrəʊn/
verb

To install someone as a king or queen.

After the king's death, his son was enthroned.
Visual representation of "enthrone" - To install someone as a king or queen.

Often appears as...

  • enthroned as king
  • enthroned on the throne

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Formal

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Royal Ceremonies

Used for official traditional ceremonies involving royalty or similar figures.

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Princess Victoria was enthroned amid age-old rituals.
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Metaphorical Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to mean 'giving supreme importance'.

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The ideals of liberty were enthroned in their hearts.
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Figurative Power

Can figuratively indicate giving power or authority to a person or idea.

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The new director was enthroned with much fanfare.
Visual representation of the word "Enthrone"

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