enshrine

verb

en·​shrine in-ˈshrīn How to pronounce enshrine (audio)
en-,
 especially Southern  -ˈsrīn
enshrined; enshrining; enshrines

transitive verb

1
: to enclose in or as if in a shrine
2
: to preserve or cherish as sacred
enshrinement noun

Examples of enshrine in a Sentence

some teachers tend to enshrine their personal preferences as sacred rules of English grammar
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The law, specifically Section 265, denied many migrants the ability to seek asylum, a right enshrined in U.S. law and international treaties. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Caitlin Clark is having her legacy enshrined at her alma mater. Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024 Artist Spotlight: John Anderson Though now enshrined in the Country Music Hall of Fame, John Anderson is also a still-vital artist who tours regularly and has released a new album and two career compilations in the past half-decade. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which would enshrine gender equality as a constitutional right in the United States, needs just one signature in order to pass. Amy Shoenthal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for enshrine 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of enshrine was in the 14th century

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“Enshrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enshrine. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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enshrine

verb
en·​shrine in-ˈshrīn How to pronounce enshrine (audio)
enshrined; enshrining
1
: to enclose in or as if in a shrine
2
: to preserve or cherish as sacred

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