enshrine

[ en-shrahyn ]
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verb (used with object),en·shrined, en·shrin·ing.
  1. to enclose in or as in a shrine: His love for her is enshrined forever in his poetry.

  2. to cherish as sacred: The memory of our friendship will be enshrined in my heart.

Origin of enshrine

1
First recorded in 1575–85; en-1 + shrine

Other words from enshrine

  • en·shrine·ment, noun
  • un·en·shrined, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for enshrine

enshrine

inshrine

/ (ɪnˈʃraɪn) /


verb(tr)
  1. to place or enclose in or as if in a shrine

  2. to hold as sacred; cherish; treasure

Derived forms of enshrine

  • enshrinement, noun

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