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即位 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • enthrone verb To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation or other ceremonies of investiture.
  • enthronement noun The act of enthroning or the state of being enthroned.

Senses

即位 is used for these senses in English:

  • enthrone (transitive) 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.
  • enthronement The act of enthroning or the state of being enthroned.

enthrone — full definition

  1. verb To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation or other ceremonies of investiture.
  2. verb To help a candidate to the succession of a monarchy (as a kingmaker does), or by extension in any other major organization.
  3. verb To exalt, to praise.

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