enthroning

Verb

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

1. (transitive) To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation or other ceremonies of investiture.
   • Near-synonyms: coronate, crown

   Synonyms:

   coronate, crown

   Antonyms:

   dethrone

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

   Antonyms:

   dethrone

3. (transitive) To exalt, to praise.
   • The novel seemed to enthrone love as the highest virtue.