Synonyms

enshrine

American

[en-shrahyn] / ɛnˈʃraɪn /

verb (used with object)

enshrined, enshrining

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.

enshrine British

/ ɪnˈʃraɪn /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

enshrinement noun
unenshrined adjective

Etymology

Origin of enshrine

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

Example Sentences

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But "freedom of expression, including freedom of comment and criticism," remained "a fundamental right enshrined in Gabon", Mendome added.

From BBC

Praised for warding off pests, so-called bodega cats are also a cultural fixture for New Yorkers, some of whom are now pushing to enshrine legal rights for the little store helpers.

From Barron's

A bill aimed at enshrining in law the government's Chagos deal will not be debated in the Lords as previously planned.

From BBC

Luxon pointed to a free trade agreement struck with India, saying legislation to enshrine it was expected to pass this year.

From Barron's

They have also appealed to the trade relationship with the U.S., enshrined in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal

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