enshrine

[en-shrahyn]

enshrine Definition

  • 1to preserve or cherish as sacred
  • 2to enclose in or as if in a shrine

Using enshrine: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "enshrine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The museum enshrines the country's cultural heritage.

  • Example

    The values of democracy are enshrined in the constitution.

  • Example

    The statue was enshrined in a beautiful glass case.

  • Example

    The team's victory was enshrined in the school's history.

enshrine Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with enshrine

  • to remember and honor someone or something in a special way

    Example

    The hero's bravery was enshrined in memory by the community.

  • to make something a permanent part of the legal system

    Example

    The right to free speech is enshrined in law in many countries.

  • to make something a permanent part of a culture or tradition

    Example

    The art of paper folding is enshrined in Japanese tradition.

Origins of enshrine

from Middle English 'inshrynen', from Old French 'en- + shrine'

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Summary: enshrine in Brief

The verb 'enshrine' [en-shrahyn] means to preserve or cherish as sacred, or to enclose in or as if in a shrine. It can be used to describe preserving cultural heritage, values, or memories, such as 'The museum enshrines the country's cultural heritage.' 'Enshrine' can also be used in phrases like 'enshrine in memory,' which means to remember and honor someone or something in a special way.

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