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enshrine

[ en-shrahyn ]

verb (used with object)

enshrined, enshrining.
  1. to enclose in or as in a shrine:

    His love for her is enshrined forever in his poetry.

  2. to cherish as sacred:

    The memory of our friendship will be enshrined in my heart.



enshrine

/ ɪˈʃɪ /

verb

  1. to place or enclose in or as if in a shrine
  2. to hold as sacred; cherish; treasure
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԱ𳾱Գ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·ԱmԳ noun
  • ܲe·Ա adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of enshrine1

First recorded in 1575–85; en- 1 + shrine
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Mr Amsterdam, his lawyer, told the BBC that this included the formation of "a truly independent national electoral commission with members unconnected to the government" - and this must be enshrined in the constitution.

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“Things like gay marriage and abortion” — which Democrats used for years as a bludgeon against Republicans — “are enshrined in our state Constitution and aren’t going anywhere,” Shupe said.

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However, the subsequent declaration didn't enshrine the separation of powers.

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The prime minister's spokesman paid tribute to the Hillsborough families, and said: "We are determined to enshrine their profound legacy as we work to introduce a Hillsborough Law that will deliver the justice they deserve."

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Wisconsin separately voted on Tuesday to enshrine into the state constitution a law requiring voters to show ID to cast their ballots.

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