shrine

ʃraɪn

Definitions

1. noun

A place or structure dedicated to the worship or remembrance of a person, deity, or thing

“The family visited the shrine in memory of their ancestors.”

2. verb

to treat someone or something as a shrine, often in a reverent or overly sentimental way

“The fans have been shrined the pop star’s old concert venue.”

Synonyms

  • altar
  • sanctuary

Antonyms

  • desecrate
  • profane