enthrone

== English == === Etymology === From en- +‎ throne; compare earlier enthronize, inthronize. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪnˈθɹəʊn/ Rhymes: -əʊn === Verb === enthrone (third-person singular simple present enthrones, present participle enthroning, simple past and past participle enthroned) (transitive) To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation or other ceremonies of investiture. Antonym: dethrone Near-synonyms: coronate, crown (transitive, figuratively) To help a candidate to the succession of a monarchy (as a kingmaker does), or by extension in any other major organization. Antonym: dethrone (transitive) To exalt, to praise. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== enskin enstool ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === enthrone on Wikipedia.Wikipedia