enthrone
verb/ɪnˈθɹəʊn/
Etymology From en- + throne; compare earlier enthronize, inthronize.
1
To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation or other ceremonies of investiture.
- Near-synonyms: coronate, crown
- ceremonially enthrone
2 more examples
- enthrone a monarch
- The bishop came to enthrone the new archbishop.
2
Figuratively To help a candidate to the succession of a monarchy (as a kingmaker does), or by extension in any other major organization.
3
To exalt, to praise.
- The novel seemed to enthrone love as the highest virtue.
- Derived terms
- disenthrone, enthronement, enthroner, reenthrone, unenthroned