enshrine
Americanverb (used with object)
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to enclose in or as in a shrine.
His love for her is enshrined forever in his poetry.
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to cherish as sacred.
The memory of our friendship will be enshrined in my heart.
verb
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to place or enclose in or as if in a shrine
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to hold as sacred; cherish; treasure
Other Word Forms
- enshrinement noun
- unenshrined adjective
Etymology
Origin of enshrine
Example Sentences
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The union said in its letter that its labor contracts enshrine the right to a safe workplace, and that the presence of ICE or U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Washington should pressure Mr. al-Sharaa not only to enshrine equal rights for all communities in the constitution, but to guarantee meaningful representation in parliament, the cabinet and senior state institutions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
There’s nothing inherently dangerous about them, except this: Zero-dated options enshrine and legitimize gambling behaviors, which have always existed in markets, though rarely this level.
From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025
The prime minister's spokesman paid tribute to the Hillsborough families, and said: "We are determined to enshrine their profound legacy as we work to introduce a Hillsborough Law that will deliver the justice they deserve."
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025
Working as a lawyer in South Africa meant operating under a debased system of justice, a code of law that did not enshrine equality but its opposite.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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