enthrone
/ɪnˈθrəʊn/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈθrəʊn/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈthrōn en-/ (ame, mw)
enthrone — verb
- enthronepresent simple I / you / we / they
- enthroneshe / she / it
- enthronedpast simple
- enthroning-ing form
1. to officially put a king, queen, or high-ranking religious leader on a throne du
to officially put a king, queen, or high-ranking religious leader on a throne during a ceremony that marks the start of their time in power
King Charles III was enthroned at Westminster Abbey in a grand ceremony watched by millions.
passive: be enthroned + location
The Archbishop of Canterbury enthroned the new monarch using ancient words and traditional symbols.
active: enthroned by religious leader
After Queen Margrethe's abdication, Denmark prepared to enthrone her son as King Frederik X.
The ceremony to enthrone the new bishop included prayers, hymns, and a formal procession.
Bishop Desmond Tutu was enthroned as Archbishop of Cape Town in 1986.
- crown
focuses on placing a crown on the head; more common for kings and queens
- install
more general; used for any official position including non-royal roles
- inaugurate
formal beginning of office; used for presidents, mayors, and political leaders
- invest
formal ceremony giving authority or rank, often with robes or symbols
- dethrone
to remove a monarch or leader from power, often by force
文法句型
enthrone + noun (person)
be enthroned (as) + title
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice (be enthroned) when describing the monarch or leader who undergoes the ceremony. The active voice is used for the person who performs the ceremony, such as a religious figure.
常見錯誤
2. to settle yourself in a spot in a way that makes you seem — or feel — very grand
to settle yourself in a spot in a way that makes you seem — or feel — very grand, often with a slightly playful or exaggerated effect
The cat had enthroned herself on the softest armchair and refused to move for anyone.
reflexive: enthroned herself on [furniture]
Each evening, Grandpa enthrones himself in his armchair with a newspaper and tea.
reflexive present: enthrones himself in [location]
The little girl was enthroned in a high chair, banging her spoon happily at dinner.
Mrs. Hargreaves had enthroned herself on the window seat to watch the neighbourhood below.
With a cold drink, he enthroned himself on the only beach chair until sunset.
文法句型
enthrone + reflexive pronoun + on/in + location
be enthroned + preposition + location
用法筆記
Often used reflexively (enthrone oneself) or in the passive (be enthroned) to describe someone settling into a comfortable spot. The tone is often playful or mildly ironic — the person is not truly important, just acting as if they are.