enshrine
to enclose in or as in a shrine: His love for her is enshrined forever in his poetry.
to cherish as sacred: The memory of our friendship will be enshrined in my heart.
Origin of enshrine
1- Also inshrine.
Other words from enshrine
- en·shrine·ment, noun
- un·en·shrined, adjective
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How to use enshrine in a sentence
However, more than 20 players on the ballot this year were probably worthy of being enshrined in Cooperstown.
Conservative Curt Says His Politics, Not His Pitching, Kept Him Out of the Hall of Fame | Ben Jacobs | January 9, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTI fully support nonviolent demonstration—a right enshrined in the First Amendment of our Constitution.
Justice Was Served in Ferguson—This Isn’t Jim Crow America | Ron Christie | November 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe fact we need to be told this hints at another contemporary dichotomy enshrined by Google Glass.
Google Glass’s Insane, Terrifying Etiquette Guide | Tim Teeman | February 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhat Rubin is arguing against—his blogpost is titled "The Perils of Proportionality"—are concepts enshrined in international law.
Both are founding principles of the nation and enshrined in the Constitution.
In your radiant and immaculate bosom the divine spark may be enshrined, a place without sullying where it may fitly nestle.
Balsamo, The Magician | Alexander DumasShe could hardly harbor that thought, for she felt also that Mysie's heart enshrined but one man, and that was Robert.
The Underworld | James C. WelshIt is clear that old bones were regarded with religious awe in Hindostan before they were enshrined in Christendom.
Ancient Faiths And Modern | Thomas InmanThe old house was as mean-looking and gloomy as ever, but one feeling, enshrined in the heart of a woman, changed it to a palace.
Here she had enshrined herself, and given to simplicity all her dignity and truth.
British Dictionary definitions for enshrine
inshrine
/ (ɪnˈʃraɪn) /
to place or enclose in or as if in a shrine
to hold as sacred; cherish; treasure
Derived forms of enshrine
- enshrinement, noun
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