enshrine

verb
UK: /ɪnˈʃraɪn/
US: /ɪnˈʃraɪn/

  1. To keep something very special safe, like a memory.

    1. We enshrine these values to pass on to our kids.
    2. The museum will enshrine his memory with a special event to honor his life.

  2. To officially state that something is very important and should be protected.

    1. Laws enshrine the rights of all people.
    2. The new constitution will enshrine freedom of speech for everyone in the country.

  3. To put something in a holy place.

    1. The relic was enshrined in gold.
    2. A statue of the saint is enshrined in the old village church for all to see.

Synonyms

preserve consecrate protect hallow cherish

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "enshrine" in English means: To keep something very special safe, like a memory., To officially state that something is very important and should be protected., To put something in a holy place..

The phonetic transcription of "enshrine" is /ɪnˈʃraɪn/ in British English and /ɪnˈʃraɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enshrine": preserve, consecrate, protect, hallow, cherish.

Example usage of "enshrine": "We enshrine these values to pass on to our kids.". More examples on the page.