ENTHRONE

invest, vest, enthrone

(verb) provide with power and authority; “They vested the council with special rights”

enthrone, throne

(verb) put a monarch on the throne; “The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Verb

enthrone (third-person singular simple present enthrones, present participle enthroning, simple past and past participle enthroned)

(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

(transitive, figuratively) To help a candidate to the succession of a monarchy (as a kingmaker does), or by extension in any other major organisation.

Antonyms

• dethrone

Source: Wiktionary

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En*throne", v. t. Etym: [Pref. en- + throne: cf. OF. enthroner. Cf. Inthronize.]

1. To seat on a throne; to exalt to the seat of royalty or of high authority; hence, to invest with sovereign authority or dignity. Beneath a sculptured arch he sits enthroned. Pope. It [mercy] is enthroned in the hearts of kings. Shak.

2. (Eccl.)

Definition: To induct, as a bishop, into the powers and privileges of a vacant see.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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