Definition

To place something in a safe or protected place, often to honor or preserve it.

Example

The ancient artifacts were inshrine in a special museum to protect them for future generations.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think we should find a way to inshrine our friendship in some way.

That's a cool idea! How do you suggest we do that?

Maybe we could create a scrapbook that inshrines our best memories together.

I love that! It would be a great way to look back on all our fun times.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inshrine is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "shrine" (from Old English "scrin", meaning a container or a place for sacred relics). The word "inshrine" means to place something into a shrine or to dedicate something as sacred.

Memory Tip

Think of placing something 'into' ('in-') a 'sacred place' ('shrine') — that's what it means to inshrine.

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