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enshrine
[ en-shrahyn ]
/ ɛnˈʃraɪn /
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verb (used with object), en·shrined, en·shrin·ing.
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.
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British Dictionary definitions for enshrine
enshrine
inshrine
/ (ɪnˈʃraɪn) /
verb (tr)
to place or enclose in or as if in a shrine
to hold as sacred; cherish; treasure
Derived forms of enshrine
enshrinement, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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