enthrone

[ en-throhn ]

verb (used with object)

, en·throned, en·thron·ing.

1. to place on or as on a throne.
2. to invest with sovereign or episcopal authority.
3. to exalt.

enthrone

/ ɛnˈθrəʊn /

verb

1. to place on a throne
2. to honour or exalt
3. to assign authority to

Derived Forms

• enˈthronement, noun

Other Words From

• reen·throne verb (used with object) reenthroned reenthroning

Word History and Origins

Origin of enthrone¹

First recorded in 1600–10; en- ¹ + throne

Example Sentences

Hierarchies in art, with painting and sculpture enthroned at the top, don’t make sense either.

From New York Times

Thailand's constitution states the king is "enthroned in a position of revered worship".

From Reuters

Charles was the 40th sovereign to be enthroned in the abbey — and, at 74, the oldest.

From Washington Times

Before joining The King, enthroned alongside him in the centre of the Abbey, The Queen is herself anointed and crowned, and presented with her own items of regalia.

From BBC

Queen Consort Camilla will then be anointed, crowned and enthroned in a shorter ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adopt
• establish
• install