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单词 enshrinements
释义

enshrine

verb

en·​shrine in-ˈshrīn How to pronounce enshrine (audio)
en-,
 especially Southern  -ˈsrīn
enshrined; enshrining; enshrines

transitive verb

1
: to enclose in or as if in a shrine
2
: to preserve or cherish as sacred
enshrinement
in-ˈshrīn-mənt How to pronounce enshrine (audio)
en-
noun

Synonyms

  • aggrandize
  • canonize
  • deify
  • dignify
  • elevate
  • ennoble
  • ensky
  • enthrone
  • exalt
  • glorify
  • magnify
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Example Sentences

some teachers tend to enshrine their personal preferences as sacred rules of English grammar
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

enshrinements

noun

plural of enshrinement
as in enthronements

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • enthronements
  • ennoblements
  • aggrandizements
  • exaltations
  • glorifications
  • praises
  • magnifications
  • compliments
  • raves
  • rhapsodies
  • toasts
  • plaudits
  • recommendations
  • acclamations
  • tributes
  • ovations
  • encomiums
  • eulogies
  • panegyrics
  • réclames
  • bays
  • promotions
  • acclaim
  • kudos
  • lauds
  • props
  • commendations
  • honors
  • laurels
  • distinctions
  • encomia
  • suns
  • elevations
  • upgrades
  • homages
  • accolades
  • advancements
  • creations
  • applauses
  • preferments
  • credits
  • preferences
  • rises
  • ascents

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • depositions
  • suspensions
  • removals
  • discharges
  • dismissals
  • expulsions
  • impeachments
  • dethronements
  • overthrows
  • falls
  • ousters
  • reductions
  • downfalls
  • degradations
  • downgrades
  • demotions
  • abasements
  • comedowns
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