Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

coronate

verb
/ˈkɔːrəˌneɪt/
Definition
To crown or to put a crown upon someone’s head.
Examples
  • The king was coronated in a grand ceremony attended by nobles from all over the land.
  • During the festival, a new queen was to be coronated on the final night under the stars.
Meaning
The act of ceremonially placing a crown on a person, typically in a royal or formal context, symbolizing authority or honor.
Synonyms
  • crown
  • enthrone
  • invest