Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
enshrine
verb
/ɪnˈʃraɪn/
Definition
to place something in a shrine or a special environment, or to preserve it in an enduring way.
Examples
- The rights of the citizens are enshrined in the constitution.
- The artifact was enshrined in a glass case to protect it.
- Many cultures enshrine their traditions in stories and rituals.
Meaning
To enshrine means to hold or treat something with great respect or to protect it as something sacred or valued.
Synonyms
- preserve
- enthrone
- protect
- safeguard
- venerate
