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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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
But South Korea is among the few to enshrine such a ban in law.
From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025
Last year, California voters overwhelming passed a ballot measure to enshrine the right to same-sex marriage into the state Constitution.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 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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