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enshrine

American  
[en-shrahyn] / ɛnˈʃraɪn /

verb (used with object)

enshrined, enshrining

  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.
enshrine British  
/ ɪnˈʃraɪn /

verb

  1. to place or enclose in or as if in a shrine

  2. to hold as sacred; cherish; treasure

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Other Word Forms

  • enshrinement noun
  • unenshrined adjective

Etymology

Origin of enshrine

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

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