# enshrine

> English word · Verb · IPA /ɪnˈʃɹaɪn/ · frequency rank #75,844

## Definitions
1. To enclose (a sacred relic etc.) in a shrine or chest.
2. To preserve or cherish (something) as though in a shrine; to preserve or contain, especially with some reverence.
3. To protect (an idea, ideal, or philosophy) within an official law or treaty.

## Etymology
From en- + shrine.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/enshrine