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enthrone
/ɪnˈθɹəʊn/
verb 3
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2ENTHRONE + NOUN
monarch
ADV.
ceremonially
Definitions
verb
1
To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation and/or other ceremonies of investiture.
Near-synonyms: coronate, crown
ceremonially enthrone
2
To help a candidate to the succession of a monarchy (as a kingmaker does), or by extension in any other major organisation.
3
to exalt, to praise
The novel seemed to enthrone love as the highest virtue.
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Near-synonyms: coronate, crown
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ceremonially enthrone
Wiktionary03
enthrone a monarch
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