enthroning
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/ɪnˈθroʊnɪŋ/
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/ɪnˈθrəʊnɪŋ/
(enthrone)
install in authority
Etymology
Etymology Information
'enthrone' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'enthronen', where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'throne' referred to a 'seat of power'.
Historical Evolution
'enthronen' transformed into the modern English word 'enthrone'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place on a throne', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'enthrone'.
The ceremony of enthroning the new king was grand.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45