enthrone
IPA: ɛnθrˈoʊn
verb
- (transitive) To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation and/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 organisation.
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Examples of "enthrone" in Sentences
- The men were enthroned somehow.
- Why did he enthrone the prince
- The pope wanted to enthrone his son.
- The child was not formally enthroned.
- The man did not want to be enthroned.
- The people enthroned the others as well.
- How could the Illyrians enthrone the Greeks
- This couple was enthroned in the new kingdom.
- The king did not want to enthrone the prince.
- The prince was enthroned for his royal qualities as king.
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