enshrine

[ en-shrahyn ]

verb (used with object)

enshrined, enshrining.

1. to enclose in or as in a shrine:

   His love for her is enshrined forever in his poetry.

2. to cherish as sacred:

   The memory of our friendship will be enshrined in my heart.

enshrine

/ ɪnˈʃraɪn /

verb

1. to place or enclose in or as if in a shrine
2. to hold as sacred; cherish; treasure

Derived Forms

• enˈshrinement, noun

Other Word Forms

• en·shrinement noun
• unen·shrined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of enshrine¹

First recorded in 1575–85; en- ¹ + shrine

Example Sentences

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

Wisconsin separately voted on Tuesday to enshrine into the state constitution a law requiring voters to show ID to cast their ballots.

From BBC

The duty of Finns to defend their country is enshrined in the Finnish constitution, and there is mandatory military service for men.

From BBC

In other words, the discrimination enshrined by federal authorities in law and policy after 9/11 opened the way for a far more widespread governmental embrace of racial and ethnic discrimination now underway.

From Salon

"El Salvador today is a deep black hole of illegalities, of violations of the fundamental freedoms and liberties enshrined under our constitution and under the Inter-American Convention on Human Rights," Mr Campos insists.

From BBC

Related Words

• cherish
• consecrate
• preserve
• revere