coronate

[ kawr-uh-neyt, kor- ]

adjective

1. having or wearing a crown, coronet, or the like.

verb (used with object)

, cor·o·nat·ed, cor·o·nat·ing.

1. to crown (a sovereign).

Word History and Origins

Origin of coronate¹

First recorded in 1840–50; from Latin corōnātus, past participle of corōnāre “to crown,” equivalent to corōn(a) “crown” + -ātus past participle suffix; crown, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Trump then survived an assassination attempt and was coronated as a type of god-king by the Republicans at their national convention.

From Salon

Earlier you talked about your opening scene in this season of “Industry” where you are basically being coronated, you’ve arrived.

From Salon

The Welsh Conservatives said Ms Morgan had been coronated, while Plaid Cymru said the election showed the "turmoil" in Labour.

From BBC

The Republican freak show has gathered in Milwaukee this week to canonize and coronate Donald Trump, fresh off his felony conviction and a recent assassination attempt.

From Salon

In a “Fox & Friends” appearance, Haley suggested her questioners seemed eager to “coronate” Trump.

From Seattle Times

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