enthrone
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for enthrone, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To place someone on a throne as part of a formal ceremony marking the start of their reign.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Antonyms
dethrone
Etymology
Formed from en- and throne; compare the earlier forms enthronize and inthronize.
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