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

Other Word Forms

• enshrinement noun
• unenshrined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of enshrine¹

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

Example Sentences

She is a hawkish nationalist politician who has frequently visited the controversial Yasukuni Shrine where the spirits of Japan’s World War II dead, including war criminals, are enshrined.

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It also aims to enshrine the recognition of Bangladesh as a multi-ethnic and multi-religious nation, and provide better checks and balances between the executive, parliament and the presidency.

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He reiterated that the post referred to principles "enshrined in international law" and was not directly linked to the events of that day.

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“We don’t need more empty promises; we need accountability that is enshrined into law, with bills like AB 1064.”

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She added that the right of "citizens in the north to identify as Irish was enshrined in the Good Friday Agreement".

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Related Words

• cherish 
• consecrate 
• preserve 
• revere