enshrine
to enclose in or as in a shrine: His love for her is enshrined forever in his poetry.
to cherish as sacred: The memory of our friendship will be enshrined in my heart.
Origin of enshrine
1- Also inshrine.
Other words from enshrine
- en·shrine·ment, noun
- un·en·shrined, adjective
Words Nearby enshrine
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How to use enshrine in a sentence
Supporters of earmarks — pots of money enshrined in law and directed to particular projects — say they are a mechanism for lawmakers to direct money to worthy causes in their districts while helping to build support for infrastructure legislation.
Every other eligible coach with as many victories has been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Marty Schottenheimer, one of the NFL’s winningest coaches, dies at 77 | Matt Schudel | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostWith the naming of the new school, Poitier will join former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and broadcaster Walter Cronkite in having their respective legacies’ permanently enshrined on ASU’s campus.
Arizona State University Names New American Film School After Sidney Poitier | Brande Victorian | February 2, 2021 | Essence.comIn Germany, where Amazon has several warehouses, the right to form a union is enshrined in the postwar constitution.
Amazon’s anti-union blitz stalks Alabama warehouse workers everywhere, even the bathroom | Jay Greene | February 2, 2021 | Washington PostMost Americans believe guns are essential to their freedom, a sentiment enshrined in the Second Amendment’s guarantee of the right to bear arms.
Does Restricting Access to Guns Reduce Gun Violence? | Truthbetold | December 14, 2020 | TruthBeTold.news
I think posterity will enshrine this body of work among the classics of 21st century jazz.
But it also would enshrine into law a broad religious exemption just a hair shy of that in Hobby Lobby.
It would also enshrine one constricted vision of "Jewish state."
The 'Defenders of Zionism' Lose Their Case | Gershom Gorenberg | September 9, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIn Michigan, unions are pushing Proposal 2, which would enshrine collective-bargaining rights in the state constitution.
I hope that King Abdullah works with Prince Salman to strengthen the council and enshrine it with the proper authority.
Prince Nayef’s Death and Saudi Arabia’s Unhappy Youth | Vivian Salama | June 17, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTSometimes they enshrine a pun or a conceit, or depend for their aptness upon an assonance.
Chapters on Jewish Literature | Israel AbrahamsThe Arthurian legends enshrine some of the oldest Aryan myths, and are the source of some of our noblest poetry.
On Some Ancient Battle-Fields in Lancashire | Charles HardwickSome of the deeds of the Saxon giant, the celebrated Guy of Warwick, appear to enshrine elements of myths of a similar character.
Traditions, Superstitions and Folk-lore | Charles HardwickAs we see the divinity in our gifts shall we be careful of them, thankful for them: every gift seems to enshrine the giver, God.
But the amber to enshrine the fly is always there in larger or smaller, in clearer or more clouded, shape.
A History of English Literature | George Saintsbury
British Dictionary definitions for enshrine
inshrine
/ (ɪnˈʃraɪn) /
to place or enclose in or as if in a shrine
to hold as sacred; cherish; treasure
Derived forms of enshrine
- enshrinement, noun
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