enthronise

/ɛnˈθrɔːnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to give someone a position of power or authority, especially a monarch or a high-ranking member of a church

“The new pope was enthroned and then enthronised in a grand ceremony.”

2. verb

to place or install someone in a position of power or authority

“The king was enthronised as the new ruler of the kingdom.”

3. verb

to make someone or something the central or most important part of something

“The new policy was designed to enthronise the needs of the customers above all else.”

Synonyms

  • appoint
  • install
  • invest
  • place

Antonyms

  • demote
  • remove
  • strip