enthrone

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation and/or other ceremonies of investiture
  • (transitive) To help a candidate to the succession of a monarchy (as a kingmaker does), or by extension in any other major organisation.

Etymology

Affix from English throne root from Proto-Indo-European *dʰer- (hold, support, dirty, dull, bear, roar, hod, hum, drone).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dʰer-

Gloss

hold, support, dirty, dull, bear, roar, hod, hum, drone

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

熊

Emoji
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