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enshrine

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \in-ˈshrīn, en-, especially Southern -ˈsrīn\
    • /ɪnˈʃraɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \in-ˈshrīn, en-, especially Southern -ˈsrīn\

Definitions of enshrine word

  • noun enshrine Place (a revered or precious object) in an appropriate receptacle. 1
  • transitive verb enshrine relics: in a shrine 1
  • transitive verb enshrine values: in law, etc. 1
  • verb enshrine If something such as an idea or a right is enshrined in something such as a constitution or law, it is protected by it. 0
  • verb enshrine to place or enclose in or as if in a shrine 0
  • verb enshrine to hold as sacred; cherish; treasure 0
See all 12 definitions of enshrine

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Parts of speech for Enshrine

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Enshrine

enshrine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

enshrine usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for enshrine

verb enshrine

  • preserve — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
  • protect — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
  • treasure — wealth or riches stored or accumulated, especially in the form of precious metals, money, jewels, or plate.
  • hallow — to make holy; sanctify; consecrate.
  • cherish — If you cherish something such as a hope or a pleasant memory, you keep it in your mind for a long period of time.
All 14 Synonyms of enshrine

Antonyms for enshrine

verb enshrine

  • condemn — If you condemn something, you say that it is very bad and unacceptable.
  • desecrate — If someone desecrates something which is considered to be holy or very special, they deliberately damage or insult it.
  • defile — To defile something that people think is important or holy means to do something to it or say something about it which is offensive.
  • disrespect — Lack of respect or courtesy.
All 4 Antonyms of enshrine

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