Accede To The Throne

Synonyms of accede to the throne

• ascend to the throne
• assume the throne
• inherit the throne

Antonyms of accede to the throne

• abdicate the throne
• relinquish the throne
• resign from the throne

Collocations of accede to the throne

ascend the throne

Frequency: 70 %

After the king passed away, his son ascended the throne.

inherit the throne

Frequency: 60 %

The prince was next in line to inherit the throne.

claim the throne

Frequency: 45 %

The rebel leader sought to claim the throne for himself.

abdicate the throne

Frequency: 35 %

The queen decided to abdicate the throne in favor of her daughter.

usurp the throne

Frequency: 25 %

The ambitious general plotted to usurp the throne from the rightful heir.

Idiomatic Expressions for accede to the throne

• Phrase: inherit the throne
  Meaning: to receive the position of ruler or leader through familial succession
  Usage: The princess inherited the throne upon her mother's abdication.