# enthrone

> English word · Verb · IPA /ɪnˈθɹəʊn/

## Definitions
1. To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation and/or other ceremonies of investiture.
2. To help a candidate to the succession of a monarchy (as a kingmaker does), or by extension in any other major organisation.
3. to exalt, to praise

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/enthrone