enshrine

Definition of enshrine

Verbs

enclose in a shrine
"the saint's bones were enshrined in the cathedral"
Synonyms:
shrine
Type of:
close in, enclose, inclose, shut in
surround completely
hold sacred
Synonyms:
saint
Type of:
fear, revere, reverence, venerate
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

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