Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

enthrone

/ɪnˈθɹəʊn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.54 in modern English

Syllables
en-throne
IPA
/ɪnˈθɹəʊn/
11
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation or other ceremonies of investiture.

Transitive verb

verb

To help a candidate to the succession of a monarchy (as a kingmaker does), or by extension in any other major organization.

Transitive verb

verb

To exalt, to praise.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From en- + throne; compare earlier enthronize, inthronize.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

enthrones (present, singular) enthroning (participle, present) enthroned (participle, past) enthroned (past)

Derived Forms

disenthrone enthronement enthroner reenthrone unenthroned

Frequently Paired Words

enskin enstool

Synonyms

coronate crown invest vest throne

Antonyms

dethrone

Rhymes With

one own known phone alone none shown stone zone loan grown green zone

Questions

How do you pronounce enthrone?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɪnˈθɹəʊn/.
What does enthrone mean?
To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation or other ceremonies of investiture.
Where does enthrone come from?
From en- + throne; compare earlier enthronize, inthronize.

How to pronounce enthrone

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