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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