Enthrone

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈθroʊn/

Definitions of enthrone

verb to officially declare someone as a ruler or monarch

Example Sentences

A1 The king will enthrone his son as the new ruler.

A2 In some cultures, ceremonies are held to enthrone a new leader.

B1 The committee decided to enthrone the candidate with the most votes.

B2 After the death of the queen, a new monarch was enthroned.

C1 The elaborate coronation ceremony was held to officially enthrone the new king.

C2 The pope was enthroned in a grand ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica.

Examples of enthrone in a Sentence

formal The ceremony to enthrone the new king was a grand and solemn affair.

informal They're going to enthrone the new boss at the meeting tomorrow.

slang I heard they're going to enthrone the new celebrity couple on the cover of that magazine.

figurative The artist's latest masterpiece will surely enthrone him as a master of his craft.

Grammatical Forms of enthrone

• past tense: enthroned
• plural: enthrone
• comparative: more enthroned
• superlative: most enthroned
• present tense: enthrone
• future tense: will enthrone
• perfect tense: has enthroned
• continuous tense: is enthroning
• singular: enthrone
• positive degree: enthrone
• infinitive: to enthrone
• gerund: enthroning
• participle: enthroned

Origin and Evolution of enthrone

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'enthrone' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old French 'en (or em) troner' and Latin 'in' (in) + 'thronus' (throne).

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of placing someone on a throne as a ruler or monarch, 'enthrone' has evolved to also mean to give someone great authority or power in a figurative sense.