enshrine in Greek
enshrine in Greek is φυλάσσω ιερά, διαφυλάσσω, κατοχυρώνω — enshrine means to place a holy object inside a shrine or box, keeping it safe.
enshrine in Greek
φυλάσσω ιερά
Pronounced: fylasso iera
(transitive) To enclose (a sacred relic etc.) in a shrine or chest.
διαφυλάσσω
Pronounced: diafylasso
(transitive, by extension) To preserve or cherish (something) as though in a shrine; to preserve or contain, especially with some reverence.
κατοχυρώνω
Pronounced: katochyrono
(figurative, law) To protect (an idea, ideal, or philosophy) within an official law or treaty.
What does "enshrine" mean?
- verb To place a holy object inside a shrine or box, keeping it safe.
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verb To keep and treasure something with great care, as if it were sacred.
"At the centre of Muhammad's achievement was the extraordinary poetry which enshrined his revelations."
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verb To fix an idea or principle firmly in a law or official agreement, so that it is protected.
"Other measures, such as compensation for victims, will be enshrined in the proposed new law."
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enshrine in a sentence
- At the centre of Muhammad's achievement was the extraordinary poetry which enshrined his revelations.
- Other measures, such as compensation for victims, will be enshrined in the proposed new law.
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What is "enshrine" in Greek?
"enshrine" in Greek is φυλάσσω ιερά, διαφυλάσσω, κατοχυρώνω. enshrine means: To place a holy object inside a shrine or box, keeping it safe.
How do you pronounce φυλάσσω ιερά?
"enshrine" in Greek is φυλάσσω ιερά, pronounced "fylasso iera".
Are there other ways to say "enshrine" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "enshrine": φυλάσσω ιερά, διαφυλάσσω, κατοχυρώνω.
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