enthrone

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ɪnˈθroʊn/

KK: /ɪnˈθroʊn/

transitive verb

Definition

To place someone in a position of power or authority, especially as a ruler or leader.

Example

The council decided to enthrone the new king during the grand ceremony.

Tense Forms

Past: enthroned

Past Participle: enthroned

Conversation

Did you hear they're going to enthrone a new king next week?

Yeah, I read about that! It’s such a big deal for the country.

I wonder what kind of celebrations they'll have to enthrone him properly.

I bet it will be a huge event with lots of traditions involved!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

crown

install

elevate

Antonyms

depose

dethrone

lower

Root Explanation

Enthrone → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "thronus" (from Greek θρόνος, meaning throne). The word "enthrone" means to place someone on a throne or to elevate them to a position of power.

Memory Tip

Think of 'causing someone to be in' a 'throne' — that's why enthrone means to place someone in a position of power.

Visually Confused Words

reinthrone

coenthrone

unthrone

rethrone

menthone