Definition

To place someone on a throne or to formally invest them with royal authority.

Example

The ceremony was held to inthrone the new king in front of the gathered crowd.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they're going to inthrone a new king next month?

Yeah, I read about that! It's going to be a huge event.

I can't wait to see the ceremony; it sounds so grand!

Definitely! It'll be interesting to see how they inthrone him.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inthrone is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "throne" (from Old English "þron", meaning a seat or chair of authority). The word "inthrone" means to place someone into a position of authority or to install someone on a throne.

Memory Tip

Think of 'placing someone into' ('in-') a 'seat of authority' ('throne') — that's what inthrone means.

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