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Vocabulary Entry
throne
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A ceremonial chair for a sovereign, bishop, or other high-ranking person.
Example Sentences
"The queen sat on her ornate throne during the ceremony."
"Many ancient thrones were made of gold and decorated with jewels."
"The throne room was filled with dignitaries waiting to hear the king's decree."
V
verb
To seat (a monarch) on a throne, particularly in a formal ceremony.
Example Sentences
"They will throne the new king during the coronation next week."
"Traditionally, the priests are responsible for throning the high priest."
"After much preparation, they finally throned the young prince in the grand hall."