enthrone

• Jemanden feierlich auf einen Thron setzen oder in ein hohes Amt einsetzen, oft im Rahmen einer Zeremonie; auch bildlich: jemanden oder etwas in eine erhöhte, verehrte Stellung bringen.

A verb meaning to formally place someone on a throne, especially during a ceremony of investiture.

1. Place on a throneC1formal

   To formally place a monarch or religious leader on a throne during a ceremony.

   auf den Thron setzen

   • The archbishop enthroned the new king in a grand ceremony.
   • She was enthroned as queen in the ancient cathedral.
   • The emperor was enthroned with great pomp and splendor.

   Synonymecrowninaugurateinstallinvestseat

   Antonymedeposedethrone

2. Give high statusC2formal

   To give someone or something a position of great importance or authority.

   auf einen Sockel stellen

   • The critics enthroned him as the greatest living poet.
   • The company enthroned innovation as its core value.
   • History has enthroned her as a symbol of courage.

   Synonymeaggrandizedignifyelevateennobleexaltglorifyhonorpromoteraise

   Antonymedebunkdegradedemotedeposedethronedisgracehumblehumiliate