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throne
(/T/r/oU/n )

noun (n)

  • the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    The king sat on his throne.
    source: wordnet30
  • a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • A chair of state, commonly a royal seat, but sometimes the seat of a prince, bishop, or other high dignitary.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • sit on the throne as a ruler(verb.social)
    source: wordnet30
  • put a monarch on the throne(verb.social)
    Example:
    The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago.
    Synonym:
    enthrone
    Antonym:
    dethrone
    source: wordnet30
  • To place on a royal seat; to enthrone.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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