enthrone
/ɪnˈθroʊn/
verb
- To place someone on a throne as a monarch or religious leader in a formal ceremony.
- After the old queen's death, her eldest son was enthroned as the ruler.
- The archbishop will enthrone the new king in a grand ceremony at the cathedral.
- The tribal council enthroned the chief with traditional songs and dances.
- To give someone or something a position of great importance or power.
- The company enthroned her as the new CEO after years of dedicated service.
- Critics have enthroned that film as one of the greatest ever made.
- In many cultures, sports heroes are enthroned in the public's imagination.
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