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enthroned

/ɪnˈθroʊnd/ /ɛnˈθroʊnd/

Meanings
verb
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

Examples :

"After his father's death, Charles was enthroned as the new king in a grand ceremony. "
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Related Words

Illustration inauguration

inauguration noun

/ɪnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.

"The inauguration of the new school principal was a formal ceremony. "

Illustration ceremonies

ceremonies noun

/ˈsɛɹɪm(ə)niz/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌmoʊniz/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"Graduation ceremonies mark the end of high school and the beginning of a new chapter. "

Illustration organisation

organisation noun

/ˈɔː(ɹ).ɡən.aɪˌzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

Illustration candidate

candidate noun

/ˈkæn.dɪdət/ /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/

A person who is running in an election.

"Maria is a candidate for student council president. "

Illustration coronation

coronation noun

/ˌkɒɹəˈneɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃən/

The act or solemnity of crowning a sovereign; the act of investing a prince with the insignia of royalty, on his succeeding to the sovereignty.

"The king's coronation was a grand celebration, marking the beginning of his reign. "

Illustration inaugurated

inaugurated verb

/ɪˈnɔɡjəˌreɪtɪd/ /ɪˈnɑɡjəˌreɪtɪd/

To induct into office with a formal ceremony.

"The newly elected class president was inaugurated this morning in a ceremony at the school auditorium. "

Illustration kingmaker

kingmaker noun

/ˈkɪŋmeɪkər/

Someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader.

"The wealthy donor was seen as the kingmaker in the mayoral election, due to his ability to sway public opinion and fund campaigns. "

Illustration investiture

investiture noun

/ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/ /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌtʃʊər/

The act of investing, as with possession or power; formal bestowal or presentation of a possessory or prescriptive right.

"The investiture ceremony for the new student council president was a formal affair. "

Illustration homecoming

homecoming noun

/ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/

The act or event of returning home.

"After ten years of working abroad, her homecoming was a joyful celebration with all her family. "

Illustration installation

installation noun

[ɪnstəˈleɪʃən]

An act of installing.

"The installation of the new computer system took several hours. "

Illustration equivalent

equivalent noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "

Illustration succession

succession noun

/səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

An act of following in sequence.

"The succession of students lining up for lunch was orderly. "