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entronizar

to enthrone

verb ehn-troh-nee-SAHR Rare

Origin: From en- + trono ('throne') + -izar.

Usage Note

Entronizar means to place someone on a throne or, figuratively, to elevate someone to a position of supreme authority or honor. It is a regular -ar verb. Its reflexive counterpart entronizarse describes seizing or establishing oneself in power. The noun is entronización.

Examples

"El pueblo entronizó al nuevo rey."

Natural Translation

The people enthroned the new king.

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